Liz Truss

The launch of Labour's general election manifesto in June 2024, which MP Sharon Hodgson says has led to many changes for the better. Photo by Anthony Devlin/Getty Images

Sharon Hodgson MP: Two years on: the difference a Labour Government makes

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss attends the 'Popular Conservatives' conference on 6 February 2024 in London (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Liz Truss makes legal threat to the PM - what you need to know

Some of our MPs appear to hand their brains in at reception when they come to power. (Image created by AI)

'Good ideas from the Government appear thin on the ground'

Oooh. Giz it. Giz it. Giz it...

Pay MPs more and the freebies will end: or something Tony Gillan

Labour is resetting the relationship between government and NHS staff, ending the strikes and getting waiting lists down.

Lewis Atkinson MP: Labour is 'fixing the foundations of our country'

It's time to go for the Tories, says Julie. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pictured with Lee Anderson MP for Ashfield during a visit to Woodland View Primary School in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. Mr Anderson has had the Conservative whip suspended after making a widely criticised claim that London Mayor Sadiq Khan was controlled by "Islamists"

JULIE ELLIOTT: The country is tired of Conservative chaos - we need a General El...

Neither of you are funny, lads, so please don't try.

Politicians shouldn't even attempt 'humour'

It is unkindly suggested that Lancelot here was the last bloke to actually deserve his knighthood.

Would you lower yourself to accept a knighthood? Tony Gillan

Watch moment Wilko boss tells MP she 'let down' staff and shoppers

The Simpsons cartoon - man facing arms charges has been compared to a character from the popular series

RICHARD ORD: It's neck and neck in the race for the Exasperation League title

Liz Truss

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

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

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

Breaking Gary Neville mocks former PM Liz Truss on Twitter

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

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

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

House prices remain a hot topic.

Are house prices falling in Sunderland? Check with our interactive tool
The UK housing market continues to face choppy waters.
Ross Robertson

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

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

First News: Memorable moments of 2022

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

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

Fresh doubt cast Washington Metro extension plans

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

Jeremy Hunt will reveal the budget around lunchtime.

Autumn statement 2022: Jeremy Hunt set to reveal autumn budget

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

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

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
A spokesperson for the PM said that now ‘was not the time’ to take the policy forward
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

“Rishi Sunak been elected Prime Minister without a vote being cast.”

JULIE ELLIOTT: Labour will lead us out of this mess with a sensible fresh start

Rishi Sunak has reintroduced the moratorium on fracking in England.

Rishi Sunak reintroduces ban on fracking in England

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rishi Sunak is the UK’s new Prime Minister

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

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

Rishi Sunak is the new Prime Minister

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

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

Protestors hit the waxwork of King Charles III

Just Stop Oil protestors throw cake at King Charles III waxwork

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

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?

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

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, inset, has been tipped by some to make a return to Number 10 Downing Street. Pictures: Getty Images.

Echo readers have their say on a Boris Johnson comeback and next election

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

Liz Truss has resigned as Prime Minister after just 44 days

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

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

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

Will Boris Johnson be the next Prime Minister?

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

Reaction as Liz Truss confirms she will quit Downing Street

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

Who will replace Liz Truss as prime minister?

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

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?

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?

Suella Braverman has reportedly stepped down as Home Secretary.

Suella Braverman resigns from role as Home Secretary

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

How to watch Prime Minister’s Questions live?

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