British Prime Minister Liz Truss quits after her policies triggered economic turmoil and obliterated her authority. Live updates here.
By JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press LONDON — British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday — bowing to the inevitable after a tumultuous six-week term in which her policies triggered turmoil in financial markets and a rebellion in her party obliterated her authority.Keep scrolling for photos from Truss' short stint as prime minister
Her departure leaves a divided Conservative Party seeking a leader who can unify its warring factions. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | Omny Studio Earlier, Conservative lawmaker Simon Hoare said the government was in disarray.
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