British Prime Minister Liz Truss announced her resignation on Thursday amid criticism of her handling of the country’s economy.
Truss has announced she will stand down as leader of the Conservative party, just six weeks after she was appointed.
Speaking outside her Downing Steet office on Thursday, Truss said she could not deliver the promises she made when she was running for Conservative leader, having lost the faith of her party.
“I recognise though, 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,” she said.
Truss said she will remain as prime minister until a successor is chosen. The Conservative party would hold a leadership election to be completed within a week, she said.
