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Liz Truss has resigned as the UK’s prime minister.

In a statement given outside Downing Street, Ms Truss announced she will step down once a new leader is appointed.

It comes after 24 hours of turmoil inside Westminster, with calls for the prime minister to resign and rumours of a general election – and that’s just from Tory MPs.

Speaking outside Downing Street this lunchtime, she said: ‘Given the situation I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected.

Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss delivers a speech outside of 10 Downing Street in central London on October 20, 2022 to announce her resignation.

‘I have spoken to His Majesty the King to resign as leader of the Conservative Party.’

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Ms Truss’s premiership has faced U-turns over the mini-budget and departure of key players, including former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng and Home Secretary Suella Braverman.

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Prime Minister Liz Truss announces resignation after 24 hours of chaos in Westminster