Why did Liz Truss resign as the UK’s prime minister and what happens next?

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2 min read . Updated: 20 Oct 2022, 08:56 PM IST Joanna Sugden, The Wall Street Journal

Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss (Photo: AP) — Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss (Photo: AP)

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned on Oct. 20 after only 45 days in office. Here’s what you need to know about her reasons for resigning, and what happens next

LONDON : The turmoil engulfing British politics in recent weeks took another turn on Thursday as Prime Minister Liz Truss said she would resign, becoming the shortest-serving leader in the country’s history and setting off a race to replace her. Here’s what you need to know.