• About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
Sunday, February 5, 2023
  • Login
Vital News
  • Frontpage
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Crime
    • Judiciary
    • Security
No Result
View All Result
  • Frontpage
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Crime
    • Judiciary
    • Security
No Result
View All Result
Vital News
No Result
View All Result
Home Foreign

UK Prime Minister, Liz Truss Resigns

Vital News by Vital News
October 20, 2022
in Foreign
0
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

UK – Liz Truss has resigned as Britain’s prime minister after a disastrous six-week tenure.

Truss will be the UK’s shortest-serving leader ever, with another Conservative leadership election due to take place within a week.

Her announcement in Downing Street came hours after Suella Braverman, Truss’ home secretary, dramatically resigned with a blistering attack on the PM’s leadership.

Truss fired her finance minister just last week after a disastrous and since-ditched financial plan caused turmoil on the markets.

REACTIONS

RelatedStories

EU Pledges €102.5mln For Nigeria, Other Countries In Lake Chad Region

British PM, Rishi Sunak Fined For Violating Seatbelt Law

Chinese Foreign Minister Begins Tour Of Africa

Missing UK-based Nigerian Woman Found Dead After Four Weeks

Joe But den Speaks :

The ongoing political crisis in the UK has generated concerns inside the White House at the potential global economic fallout, people familiar with the situation say.

This concern emerged in US President Joe Biden’s highly unusual criticism of former Prime Minister Liz Truss’s economic plans last weekend,

The statement, made in an Oregon ice cream shop, broke the standard of avoiding discussing other countries’ politics — particularly those of the United States’ top ally.

It reflected a deeply skeptical view of Truss’ policies that had been simmering inside the White House since she took office six weeks ago.

“I wasn’t the only one that thought it was a mistake,” Biden said when asked about her tax plans. “I disagree with the policy, but that’s up to Great Britain.”

White House officials mostly declined to expand on Biden’s comments. But privately , many officials have voiced concerns at the chaos within Britain’s ruling party and the effect that could have on global issues.

The Biden White House shed few tears for Boris Johnson when he resigned and there was a perception that Truss would follow in his policy mold, even as she lacks the personal drama — or charisma — of Boris.

The chaos and economic turmoil that ensued once she took office was eye-opening for many US officials, who viewed the situation cautiously.

Truss’s hardline approach to Brexit also set off relations with Biden on a sour note. The President has taken a personal interest in the particular issue of the Northern Ireland Protocol, a post-Brexit arrangement that requires extra checks on goods moving between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK.

The rules were designed to keep the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland open and avoid a return to sectarian violence. But Truss has moved to rewrite those rules, causing deep anxiety in both Brussels and Washington.

Biden, who makes frequent references to his Irish ancestry, has made his views clear on the issue, even though it does not directly involve the United States. Congressional Democrats have similarly voiced concern at any steps that could reignite the Northern Ireland conflict.

In their first phone call as counterparts earlier this month, Biden raised the matter with Truss, according to the White House.

A US readout of their conversation said they discussed a “shared commitment to protecting the gains of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement and the importance of reaching a negotiated agreement with the European Union on the Northern Ireland Protocol.”

Chairman of the 1922 Committee, Sir Graham Brady, speaks to the press following the resignation of Liz Truss as Prime Minister on October 20.

A new British prime minister should be in place by Friday October 28, according to the Conservative party official responsible for the process.

Graham Brady, leader of the so-called 1922 Committee, which represents rank-and-file Conservative Members of Parliament, said.

Speaking outside the House of Commons, Brady said further details of the process would be announced later today.

Grassroots Conservative party members will get a say in some form, he added.

“It will be possible to conduct a ballot and conclude a leadership election by Friday 28 October,” Brady told reporters.

That would put a new prime minister in Downing Street ahead of a crucial economic statement by Britain’s finance minister, set for October 31.

Will there be a general election in Britain?

Liz Truss’s resignation has already re-ignited calls for an early general election in Britain.

The opposition Labour Party, which opinion polls put on course for a landslide victory, is leading that charge.

“After 12 years of Tory failure, the British people deserve so much better than this revolving door of chaos,” its leader Keir Starmer said after Truss resigned. “We need a general election, now.”

But a fresh election is no certainty, even as Britain prepares for its fifth leader in just over six years – and its third since the last ballot.

As long as the government can command the confidence of the House of Commons, it can decide when to call an election. For all their turmoil, the Conservatives have a healthy working majority of 71 in Parliament and it’s unlikely their MPs would voluntarily opt for an election that could see them lose their jobs.

Currently, the Conservatives are trailing Labour in opinion polls by virtually historic levels, indicating a near wipe-out for the group.

The next nationwide poll does not need to take place until January 2025 at the latest, and has been generally expected to occur in mid-2024, which is the time of the year that general elections usually take place in Britain.

A government needs Parliament to green-light plans for a new vote, and as soon as that happens, a six-week election campaign period begins.

But the issue of a general election is certain to dominate British politics and dog the new prime minister, given the whirlwind of changes at the heart of government since the last vote.

France :
France wants UK to “find stability as soon as possible,” Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron called for political stability in Britain after UK Prime Minister Liz Truss announced her resignation Thursday.

“I want to say that France, as a nation and as a people who are friends of the British people, wishes above all for stability in the context that we know, which is a context of war,” Macron told the media while attending an EU summit in Brussels.

“Personally, I am always sad to see a colleague leave, but what I want is to see this stability return as soon as possible,” he added.

Remember: Truss created controversy during the Conservative leadership contest when she said “the jury is still out” when asked whether Macron is a “friend or a foe” of the UK.

Tags: LizResignsTrussUK
Previous Post

Leadership Crisis : Ondo Orders Closure of Ikare Central Mosque

Next Post

FG To Honour Gov Abiodun With Industrial Revolution Award

Vital News

Vital News

RelatedStories

Five Common Errors About Nigeria (I)
Foreign

EU Pledges €102.5mln For Nigeria, Other Countries In Lake Chad Region

January 25, 2023
British PM, Rishi Sunak Fined For Violating Seatbelt Law
Foreign

British PM, Rishi Sunak Fined For Violating Seatbelt Law

January 21, 2023
Chinese Foreign Minister Begins Tour Of Africa
Foreign

Chinese Foreign Minister Begins Tour Of Africa

January 10, 2023
Missing UK-based Nigerian Woman Found Dead After Four Weeks
Foreign

Missing UK-based Nigerian Woman Found Dead After Four Weeks

January 3, 2023
We’ve Recovered Over N120bln From Proceeds Of Crime – FG
Business

Nigeria Is The Place To Put Your Investments – Buhari To CORPORATE AMERICA

December 17, 2022
Next Post

FG To Honour Gov Abiodun With Industrial Revolution Award

INTERPOL Arrests Over 70 Suspected Fraudsters Linked To Black Axe Cult In Nigeria

Kogi To Sell Govt Assets To Rebuild Burnt Assembly Complex

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Follow Us

Recommended

Dangote Considering Legal Action Over Shutdown Of Obajana Cement Plant By Kogi Govt

4 months ago

Senator Amosun is desperate, hiding behind a finger – DACO

9 months ago

Strike : FG Floors ASUU Again As Appeal Court Orders Lecturers To Resume Work Immediately

4 months ago

2023 : Be Wary Of Antics Of Politicians , Abiodun Alerts Judiciary

5 months ago

Instagram

    Please install/update and activate JNews Instagram plugin.

Categories

  • Agriculture/ Water/ Mineral
  • Aviation
  • Business
  • Crime
  • Culture
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Environment
  • Football
  • Foreign
  • Gender
  • Health
  • Judiciary
  • Labour
  • National
  • News
  • Oil & Gas
  • Opinion
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Power
  • Religion
  • Security
  • Sports
  • Transport
  • Uncategorized

Topics

Abuja APC arrest Atiku attack Bandits Bello Buhari campaign candidate CBN cement church Court Dangote death die drugs EFCC Election elections FG Fraud FRSC gunmen INEC Kaduna kidnap Kill Kogi Lagos NDLEA Niger Nigeria Nigerians Ogun Oil PDP Police road Security Senate Tinubu train victims
No Result
View All Result

Highlights

BVAS Did Not Fail During Osun Governorship Election, We Have Learnt Some Lessons – INEC Chairman

Nigeria’s Problem Is Growth, Not Debt, Revenue – Dr Andrew Nevin

STOP CONDEMNING NIGERIA, WE ARE DOING BETTER THAN MOST COUNTRIES – Dr Sunday Adelaja

INCOMPETENCE WEDS CORRUPTION the quickest way To Kill A Nation – Niyi Osundare            1

NAHCON Shares 95,000 2023 Hajj Seats To States, FCT

Dispense New Naira Notes Or Forfeit Your Land Titles, Zulum Threatens Banks In Borno

Trending

PSC Promotes Janga, Inuwa, Bode To DIGs
National

PSC Promotes Janga, Inuwa, Bode To DIGs

by Vital News
February 5, 2023
0

Abuja - The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of three Assistant Inspectors General of...

Pray, Work For Credible Elections, Methodist Archbishop, Others Urge Nigerians

Pray, Work For Credible Elections, Methodist Archbishop, Others Urge Nigerians

February 5, 2023
Terrorists Ambush, Kill Many Security Operatives In Kaduna

Buhari Condemns Killing of 41 Vigilantes By Terrorists In Katsina

February 5, 2023
Elections : INEC Takes Full Delivery Of BVAS

BVAS Did Not Fail During Osun Governorship Election, We Have Learnt Some Lessons – INEC Chairman

February 5, 2023
Nigeria’s Problem Is Growth, Not Debt, Revenue – Dr Andrew Nevin

Nigeria’s Problem Is Growth, Not Debt, Revenue – Dr Andrew Nevin

February 5, 2023
Vital News

Vital News is an online newspaper with a mission to uphold professional journalism by reporting and publishing only facts and figures-based news reports across Nigeria and beyond.

Recent News

  • PSC Promotes Janga, Inuwa, Bode To DIGs February 5, 2023
  • Pray, Work For Credible Elections, Methodist Archbishop, Others Urge Nigerians February 5, 2023
  • Buhari Condemns Killing of 41 Vigilantes By Terrorists In Katsina February 5, 2023

Categories

  • Agriculture/ Water/ Mineral
  • Aviation
  • Business
  • Crime
  • Culture
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Environment
  • Football
  • Foreign
  • Gender
  • Health
  • Judiciary
  • Labour
  • National
  • News
  • Oil & Gas
  • Opinion
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Power
  • Religion
  • Security
  • Sports
  • Transport
  • Uncategorized

© 2022 Vital News - . All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Frontpage
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Crime
    • Judiciary
    • Security

© 2022 Vital News - Vital News by Vital News.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In