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Today in History: Liz Truss ends 49-day UK premiership

By Drooid · Oct 25, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC · How we work

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After 49 days in office, Liz Truss resigned, ending the briefest premiership in British history. Elected Conservative leader in September 2022, she had served as MP for South West Norfolk since 2010 and held senior cabinet posts under Cameron, May and Johnson, including foreign secretary. Her departure followed a government crisis.

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After 49 days in office, Liz Truss resigned, ending the briefest premiership in British history. Elected Conservative leader in September 2022, she had served as MP for South West Norfolk since 2010 and held senior cabinet posts under Cameron, May and Johnson, including foreign secretary. Her departure followed a government crisis.