LIVE: Liz Truss to resign in Downing Street statement after 45 days in office
LIZ Truss will make her Downing Street statement TODAY after more than a dozen Tory MPs called on her to resign. More Tory MPs - including sacked Home Secretary Suella Braverman - today lashed out at their leader as her authority drained away. Fifteen Conservative backbenchers have now publicly called for the PM to go, with dozens more saying they want her out in private. And this morning head honcho of the 1922 backbench committee Sir Graham Brady went to visit the PM in Downing Street. It falls to Sir Graham to inform the PM if and when she's lost the confidence of most of her MPs. The Sun understands Ms Truss requested the meeting this morning to be updated on the party mood. A spokesperson for the PM admitted "yesterday was a difficult day" but added there are "no plans for any change" and "the Prime Minister will continue beyond the 31st". This morning Transport Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan on five occasions could not say for certain whether Ms Truss will lead the Tories into the next general election. When asked by Times Radio if she would, the Cabinet Minister replied: "I think at the moment that is still the case". And Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle this morning confirmed parliamentary authorities will investigate claims Tory MPs were manhandled into voting lobbies last night by riled-up ministers. Continue reading... The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Stay informed on the dynamic world of UK politics with The Sun. We’ll bring you updates on Keir Starmer and the Labour party, major policy decisions, parliamentary debates and electoral developments, including local and general elections. Understand the impact of current events on the UK economy, public services - and how they’ll affect you. Follow updates on the Prime Minister, Cabinet ministers and opposition leaders as they navigate crucial issues such as tax, inflation, public sector strikes and international relations. Subscribe now for all the latest in UK politics. The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family. Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun. https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_... Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY Like The Sun on Facebook: / thesun Follow The Sun on TikTok: / ucizxayrp7-p0anpq-nd-h5g Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: / 1633225139 #liztruss #tory #chancellor #truss #pm
