Boris Johnson Arrives at Queen's Estate to Offer Resignation
Johnson, 58, became prime minister three years ago after his predecessor, Theresa May, failed to deliver Britain’s departure from the European Union. Johnson later won an 80-seat majority in Parliament with the promise to “get Brexit done.”
Speaking to Conservative party members on Monday, Truss promised to “deliver” on the economy, the energy crisis and the overstretched health care system, though she offered few specifics on her policies. On Sunday, Truss promised to unveil her plans for tackling the cost-of-living crisis within a week.
During the leadership campaign, she promised help for people struggling to pay their bills, but declined to say what form the support would take. The first task for Truss will be to appoint a Cabinet to tackle the government’s mountain of challenges.
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