Liz Truss announces her resignation as Prime Minister

The speaker addresses the economic and international instability faced during their tenure, highlighting concerns over low economic growth and the impact of the Ukraine war. They discuss their mandate from the Conservative Party, achievements like energy bill management, and a vision for a low-tax economy post-Brexit. However, due to current circumstances, they announce their resignation as leader of the Conservative Party, having informed the King. A leadership election is planned to ensure continuity in fiscal plans and national security, with the speaker remaining as Prime Minister until a successor is chosen.

What major international event is mentioned as a threat to continental security?

• The Brexit negotiations

• The war in Ukraine

• The global financial crisis

• The COVID-19 pandemic

What was one of the key economic strategies mentioned by the speaker?

• Increasing national insurance

• Implementing a high tax policy

• Raising energy bills

• Cutting national insurance

What vision did the speaker set out for the economy?

• A high tax, high growth economy

• A low tax, low growth economy

• A low tax, high growth economy

• A high tax, low growth economy

Who did the speaker notify about their resignation?

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Prime Minister

• His Majesty the King

What is the purpose of the upcoming leadership election?

• To increase national insurance

• To ensure economic stability and national security

• To change the Brexit agreement

• To delay fiscal plans