The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Liz Truss, on Thursday resigned.
Truss made the announcement outside the Downing Street.
The Prime Minister, who only spent 45 days in office said she will step down after her successor has been appointed.
She said; “I entered office with a vision for a low-tax, high-growth economy that would take advantage of the freedoms of Brexit.”
“I recognise that, given the situation, I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected by the Conservative party. I have therefore spoken to His Majesty the King to notify him that I am resigning as leader of the Conservative party.’’
“This morning I met the chairman of the 1922 Committee, Sir Graham Brady. We’ve agreed that there will be a leadership election to be completed within the next week. This will ensure that we remain on behalf to deliver our fiscal plans and maintain our country’s economic stability and national security. I will remain as prime minister until a successor has been chosen.”
“We’ve agreed that there will be a leadership election to be completed within the next week. This will ensure that we remain on a path to deliver our fiscal plan and maintain our country’s economic stability and national security.
“I will remain as prime minister until a successor has been chosen.”