Liz Truss

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Liz Truss born?July 26, 1975
2. What is the political affiliation?Conservative Party
3. What is the prime minister of the united kingdom?September 6, 2022 – October 25, 2022
4. Who is Liz Truss?Liz Truss is a British politician who became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2022.
5. How did Liz Truss become Prime Minister?She won the Conservative Party leadership election in September 2022, defeating Rishi Sunak, and was appointed Prime Minister by the Queen.

Fiscal Policy: Government actions related to spending and taxation to influence the economy.
Sterling: The currency of the United Kingdom, often referred to as the pound.
Mini-Budget: A budget statement that introduces significant economic and fiscal changes.
Market Instability: Periods of significant and unpredictable fluctuations in financial markets.