British PM Truss quits after 45 days in office

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LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Liz Truss quits after her policies triggered economic turmoil and obliterated her authority.

Britain’s Prime Minister Liz Truss addresses the media in Downing Street in London, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. Truss says she resigns as leader of UK Conservative Party. PHOTO: AP

Speaking outside Downing Street on Thursday, she said she had told King Charles she was resigning as leader of the Conservative Party.

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