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Liz Truss

Liz Truss

Liz Truss defends her record as prime minister in think tank speech Tom Morton

Boris Johnson earns over £21k an hour for his roles outside of politics

Boris Johnson rakes in over £21k as second job earnings revealed Charlotte Tomlinson

Gary Neville mocks former PM Liz Truss on Twitter Patrick Hollis

Liz Truss to blame ‘woke culture’ for high taxes in fierce comeback speech

Liz Truss turns her attention to ‘woke culture’ in comeback speech Will Millar

Late Night Lycett: How to watch Joe Lycett’s new Channel 4 show - and he’s invited Liz Truss to be a guest

Late Night Lycett: How to watch Joe Lycett’s new Channel 4 show Will Millar

The Customs House puts forward planning permission to replace the South Shields crest.

Are house prices falling in South Tyneside? Check with our interactive tool Evie Lake

The podium was only used by Liz Truss on a handful of occasions

Liz Truss: former PM says she wasn’t ‘given a realistic chance’

The podium was only used by Liz Truss on a handful of occasions

Liz Truss’ Jenga-style podium cost taxpayers over £4,000 Patrick Hollis

Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise (photo: Getty Images)

First News: Memorable moments of 2022 Nigel Booth

The UK's favourite news moments of 2022 – including the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee... Richard Jenkins

Reopening the Leamside Line would involve work on the Victoria Viaduct.

Fresh doubt cast Washington Metro extension plans Daniel Holland

Cllr Ian Forster.

South Tyneside Conservative praises Autumn Statement Ross Robertson

Autumn Statement 2022: What time is Jeremy Hunt’s budget and how to watch it live online and TV

How to watch Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement Will Millar

Jeremy Hunt will reveal the budget around lunchtime.

Autumn statement 2022: Jeremy Hunt set to reveal autumn budget Jimmy Johnson

Kwasi Kwarteng refused to apologise for the impact of the mini-budget on the people.

Kwasi Kwarteng says he warned Liz Truss of her downfall Rahmah Ghazali

House prices in the UK have fallen for the first time in over a year.

UK house prices fall in October for first time in 15 months

Prime minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt have said “tough decisions” are needed on upcoming tax rises.

Treasury warns of inevitable tax rises in upcoming financial statement Dennis Morton

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks with members of the media as he visits Croydon University hospital on October 28.

PM u-turns on pledge to introduce £10 fine for missed GP appointments Sophie Wills

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaves 10 Downing Street for his first Prime Minister's Questions on October 26, 2022 in London, England. It was Mr Sunak's first Prime Minister's Questions since taking office yesterday, following the resignation of Liz Truss. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Rishi Sunak plans to fine people £10 for missing NHS appointments Andrew Quinn

"Rishi Sunak - a Prime Minister who is twice as rich as the king - will continue to make decisions that benefit the wealthy at the expense of our communities."

KATE OSBORNE: Poverty is a political choice that Sunak will continue to make By The Newsroom

Rishi Sunak has reintroduced the moratorium on fracking in England.

Rishi Sunak reintroduces ban on fracking in England Dennis Morton

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaves 10 Downing Street for his first Prime Minister's Questions

Rishi Sunak's new cabinet: Who got the top jobs in reshuffle Patrick Hollis

Rishi Sunak will face his first Commons appearance as Prime Minister on Wednesday

PMQs: How to watch Rishi Sunak face-off against Keir Starmer Patrick Hollis

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak makes a statement after taking office outside Number 10 in Downing Street on October 25, 2022 in London, England. Rishi Sunak will take office as the UK's 57th Prime Minister today after he was appointed as Conservative leader yesterday. He was the only candidate to garner 100-plus votes from Conservative MPs in the contest for the top job. He said his aim was to unite his party and the country. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

New PM Rishi Sunak makes first speech at 10 Downing Street Andrew Quinn

Rishi Sunak leaves Downing Street in 2020 with a burgundy coloured ring binder.

Rishi Sunak: first PM to ‘change colour of ring binders’ Andrew Quinn

Rishi Sunak is the UK’s new Prime Minister

New PM Rishi Sunak to meet King Charles ahead of Downing Street speech Sophie Wills

Rishi Sunak is congratulated as he arrives at Conservative party HQ in Westminster, London, after it was announced he will become the new leader of the Conservative party after rival Penny Mordaunt dropped out.

Who could be in Rishi Sunak’s cabinet - including Penny Mordaunt Patrick Hollis

Rishi Sunak is the new Prime Minister

Rishi Sunak speech today: What the new Prime Minister had to say Patrick Hollis

Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to become the next Prime Minister after his rival for the Conservative Party leadership, Penny Mordaunt, dropped out of the race to succeed the outgoing Liz Truss.

Sunak victory prompts fresh calls for General Election James Harrison and Debra Fox

Shoppers in South Shields have been airing their views following the confirmation of Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister.

Voters in South Shields call for General Election

Protestors hit the waxwork of King Charles III

Just Stop Oil protestors throw cake at King Charles III waxwork Patrick Hollis

Boris Johnson (centre) is plotting an extraordinary comeback as prime minister but faces competition from Penny Mordaunt (left) and Rishi Sunak (right)

Boris Johnson returns to UK as Conservative leadership race hots up Jamie Jones

Conservative leadership contest: Can Boris Johnson become Prime Minister and who else is in the running?

Tory leadership contest: How it works & can Boris Johnson be PM again? Will Millar

Liz Truss can claim up to £115,000 annually in funding as an ex-Prime Minister.

Anger mounts at Liz Truss entitled to £115,000 ex-PM funding Dennis Morton

NationalWorld is calling for a general election now - here’s how to sign the petition

NationalWorld launches petition calling for immediate general election

ITV’s Robert Peston drops C-bomb when discussing Jeremy Hunt live Ethan Evans

Liz Truss has resigned as Prime Minister after just 44 days

Readers react as Liz Truss resigns as PM after just 44 days Sam Johnson

Liz Truss will be able to claim up to £115,000 per year of taxpayers money after resigning as Prime Minister

Liz Truss can claim up to £115,000 per year of taxpayers money Will Millar

Liz Truss has officially resigned as Prime Minister with Boris Johnson expected to run

Will Boris Johnson be the next Prime Minister? Beth Franklin

Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced her resignation after just 44 days in office.

Reaction as Liz Truss confirms she will quit as Prime Minister James Harrison

Who is likely to take over from Liz Truss as prime minister and Conservative Party leader

Who will replace Liz Truss as prime minister? Jamie Jones

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. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Liz Truss resigns as prime minister after 44 days Andrew Quinn

Boris Johnson addresses the nation as he announces his resignation outside 10 Downing Street 7 July 2022 (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Which post Second World War Prime Minister had the shortest tenure? Patrick Hollis

Could Boris Johnson return as Prime Minister if Liz Truss were to resign?

Can Boris Johnson come back as Prime Minister as Liz Truss resigns? Charlie Haffenden

Suella Braverman has reportedly stepped down as Home Secretary.

Suella Braverman resigns from role as Home Secretary Benjamin Jackson

Liz Truss's popularity has collapsed with her own MPs, Tory members, and the wider public.

How to watch Prime Minister’s Questions live? Patrick Hollis

Inflation indexes show us how expensive the cost of living is (image: AFP/Getty Images)

Inflation rises to 10.1% following catastrophic mini-budget Beth Franklin

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt made an emergency statement from the Treasury, in London, to confirm u-turns on several key Government policies.

MPs slams Government's latest economic u-turns James Harrison

Jeremy Hunt is expected to give a statement this morning to reassure markets (Photo: Getty Images)

Jeremy Hunt statement: How to watch chancellor’s fiscal announcement Jamie Jones

Jeremy Hunt will make an emergency statement today (Photo: Getty Images)

More mini-budget U-turns expected in chancellor Jeremy Hunt statement Jamie Jones