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Outgoing PM Truss vows 'brighter days lie ahead'

Liz Truss says it has been a “huge honour “ to be prime minister of the UK.

26 October 2022 · 01:40 UTC

Liz Truss said it had been a “huge honour“ to be prime minister, as she gave her final address before she went to meet King Charles and resign the office.

The UK needed to be "bold and confident in the challenges we face" but “brighter days lie ahead”, she told supporters and reporters gathered outside Downing Street.

She assumed the role just seven weeks ago. Rishi Sunak will be her successor.

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