Truss to Claim Hefty Severance Package as UK Taxpayers Estimated to Cover Resignations Worth £700K

Liz Truss, who was elected Tory leader in September to replace scandal-mired Boris Johnson, spent a brief 44 days in office, announcing her resignation as Prime Minister on October 20 amid mounting criticism over her government's unfunded tax-slashing economic plan. Former UK Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, was appointed to take over on October 25.