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Truss says she ‘acted decisively’ and in ‘national interest’

Liz Truss says she "acted decisively" as her first consideration is what is in the national interest. Asked why she should stay as prime minister...

PM ‘incredibly sorry’ to lose Kwarteng – but Hunt is ‘experienced and widely respected’

PM Liz Truss says she met the "former chancellor" Kwasi Kwateng today.  "I was incredibly sorry to lose him," she says. "He is a great friend...

Truss confirms corporation tax U-turn

Liz Truss is now giving a press conference in Downing Street. She has confirmed that the corporation will rise to 25% from 19% in a...

Minister congratulates Hunt on new role as chancellor

Justice Secretary Brandon Lewis is the first cabinet minister out of the blocks to congratulate Jeremy Hunt on his appointment as chancellor this afternoon. "Congratulations...

‘Changing the chancellor will not get the PM off the hook’ – MPs react to sacking

Labour and Lib Dem MPs are weighing in with their opinions on the recent sacking of Kwasi Kwarteng as chancellor. Jeremy Hunt was announced as...

‘Changing the chancellor doesn’t undo the damage that’s been done’ – Reeves

Labour MP Rachel Reeves has spoken out since the news that Kwasi Kwarteng has been sacked by Liz Truss as chancellor.  Ms Reeves says that...

UK government bonds boosted by Truss news

The news that Prime Minister Liz Truss will hold a press conference on the economy later today sent UK government bonds climbing. The bonds are...

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