Liz Truss resigns as prime minister

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Liz Truss has resigned as prime minister just 44 days after taking over from Boris Johnson.

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In a statement read outside Downing Street, Ms Truss admitted she could not deliver her mandate.

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"I recognise, though, given the situation, I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected by the Conservative Party," she added.

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Ms Truss will remain as prime minister until her successor has been chosen.

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Loyal Johnson supporter Tory MP James Duddridge tweeted his support for the former PM

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A senior Tory source suggested MPs will have to put their nominations in by Monday.

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There has been much speculation about who could replace Ms Truss, with new chancellor Jeremy Hunt one of the main names being suggested.

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