Liz Truss Prime Minister Duration

Truss' First Speech as Prime Minister

A Historic Moment

On September 6th, Mary Elizabeth Truss made history as the third female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Born on July 26th, Truss was appointed by Queen Elizabeth II and will hold office until the Conservative Party selects a successor.

The Shortest-Serving Prime Minister

Truss' tenure as Prime Minister lasted a mere six weeks, making her the shortest-serving Prime Minister in British history. This is even shorter than the duration of the leadership contest that elected her. George Canning, a member of the Tory party, previously held the title of shortest-serving Prime Minister.

Resignation and Legacy

On October 20th, Truss announced her resignation as Prime Minister. Her brief time in office was marked by economic turmoil and political instability. Liz Truss' legacy will likely be debated by historians for years to come.