Liz Truss

former Prime Minister of the UK

Liz Truss - former Prime Minister of the UK
Born

July 26th, 1975
50 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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Served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for a brief period in 2022. Held positions including Secretary of State for International Trade and Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. Advocated for free market policies and focused on reducing regulations. Engaged in key national and international discussions on economic policies and trade agreements during time in the cabinet.

Served as Prime Minister of the UK in 2022

Held office as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

Promoted free market policies during tenure

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