Liz Truss LIVE: New Prime Minister to address the nation from Downing Street

Liz Truss LIVE: New Prime Minister to address the nation from Downing Street

Liz Truss became the UK’s third female Prime Minister after meeting the Queen at her Scottish estate.

Liz Truss becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

After Isabel II has entrusted her to form a government, Truss becomes the third prime minister in history

Liz Truss becomes the third prime minister in the history of the United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth today commissioned Liz Truss to form the new British government. In 70 years of rule, the sovereign will have seen 15 prime ministers pass, including three women. Liz Truss wants to put the UK back to work and fight the energy crisis.

New Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Liz Truss promises to reduce taxes

It also plans to limit electricity bills, which for many may be unaffordable.

Liz Truss Took Office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

The conservative woman formally took office today and promised to get the country out of the economic “storm” in which it is mired with a reform and investment plan.

In addition to Liz Truss, how many women have been prime ministers of the United Kingdom?

Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May, Truss's predecessors, were also part of the conservative party.