U.K. PM's exit follows economic plan's failure
Gillian Tett, editorial board chair and editor at large in the U.S. for the Financial Times, joined CBS News to discuss U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss' announcement that she's resigning.
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Gillian Tett, editorial board chair and editor at large in the U.S. for the Financial Times, joined CBS News to discuss U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss' announcement that she's resigning.
U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss announced her resignation Thursday amid economic turmoil in the country. Greg Swenson, founding partner of the British investment bank Brigg Macadam, discussed what he thinks the British economy could look like with a new prime minister.
Liz Truss became the United Kingdom's shortest-serving prime minister on Thursday. Now the country needs a new leader.
Truss faced a fast-mounting rebellion just weeks into her tenure, with a senior member of her own party declaring he'd "had enough of talentless people."
Harry Dunn, 19, died in August 2019 when his motorbike collided with a car driving on the wrong side of the road near a U.S. airbase in southern England.
After less than two months on the job, U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss is stepping down. She made a brief statement announcing her resignation Thursday. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio discussed the breaking news from London with Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green.
Liz Truss announced Thursday she is resigning as U.K. prime minister after members of her own party called for her to step down. This comes less than two months into her tenure. Ramy Inocencio reports.
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U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss faced British parliament Wednesday as criticism grows over her economic agenda amid record inflation. CBS News’ Nikki Battiste and Lana Zak speak with foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio on whether Truss’ days are numbered.
Economists think the record inflation could prompt England's central bank to hike its primary interest rate by as much as a full percentage point this fall.
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The prime minister's 6-week tenure has been defined by self-inflicted chaos, but with her party divided, it's unclear where Britain goes from here.
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Experts say public confidence in United Kingdom Prime Minister Liz Truss is steadily falling after she reversed course on her proposed tax reforms. Ian Lee has the latest.
"I wasn't the only one that thought it was a mistake. I disagree with the policy, but that's up to Great Britain."
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Since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, many in the U.K. and around the world are questioning the future of the monarchy. Deputy British Ambassador to the U.S. James Roscoe, who served as the Queen's communications secretary from 2013-2016, joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at the age of 96. Her eldest son, Charles, is now king. CBS News foreign correspondents Charlie D'Agata and Holly Williams joined CBS News' John Dickerson from London with more on her legacy and what lies ahead.
Queen Elizabeth II endured profound change throughout her 70-year reign on the British throne. She oversaw multiple wars, technological advancement and the fall of the British Empire. Now, her eldest son, King Charles III, has the responsibility to uphold her legacy. Historical journalist Hadley Hall Meares joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss her life.
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, has died at age 96. CBS News royal contributor Amanda Foreman joined John Dickerson to discuss the queen's reign and the royal family's role in her funeral.
The U.K. government is abandoning a plan to cut income taxes for the wealthy. The move was wildly unpopular, and even sent the value of the pound tumbling when it was first announced last month. John Quelch, dean of the Miami Herbert Business School at the University of Miami, joined CBS News' John Dickerson for his analysis.
Queen Elizabeth II will lie in state for four days at Westminster Hall leading up to her state funeral on Monday. CBS News' Lana Zak joined John Dickerson from outside Buckingham Palace with the latest.
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