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Prime Minister Liz Truss announces her resignation, effective upon the appointment of a replacement. The Conservative Party government faces a credibility crisis in September and October 2022 due to a negative reception of the mini-budget delivered by Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng. Following the dismissal of Kwarteng and increasing pressure to address market concerns, five Conservative MPs call for Truss's resignation by October 17. Home Secretary Suella Braverman resigns over a breach of the Ministerial Code, further criticizing the government. Confusion arises during a vote on a Labour Party motion regarding fracking, with speculation of resignations and allegations of mistreatment of Conservative MPs in the division lobby.
Thursday, 20 October, 2022