The Rapid Downfall of Liz Truss

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The New York Times

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4.4 • 102.8K Ratings

🗓️ 21 October 2022

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Prime Minister Liz Truss of Britain has resigned after only 44 days in office. Hers is the shortest premiership in the country’s history. What led to her downfall, and why has Britain entered a period of such profound political dysfunction? Guest: Mark Landler, the London bureau chief for The New York Times.

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0:00.0	Hey, it's Michael.
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1:09.2	From New York Times, I'm Michael Barrow.
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1:20.9	After just 44 days in office, British Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned, making hers the
1:29.3	shortest premiership in the country's history.
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