Liz Truss becomes UK's fourth new prime minister in six years

Liz Truss has been formally appointed the UK's new prime minister after assembly the Queen at Balmoral Fortress, Scotland.

Truss, 47, is the fourth British prime minister in a bit over six years, and takes over at a fragile time for the nation, with hovering prices of dwelling exacerbated by rampant fuel costs brought on by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

It comes after members of the ruling Conservatives yesterday selected her to succeed the scandal-hit Boris Johnson as social gathering chief.

Buckingham Palace mentioned in an announcement that in the course of the viewers the Queen had "requested [Truss] to type a brand new administration”.

"Ms Truss accepted Her Majesty's provide and kissed arms upon her appointment as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury", the palace added.

After Queen Elizabeth II formally requested Truss to type a brand new authorities on Tuesday, a part of a fastidiously choreographed ceremony dictated by centuries of custom, she should now appoint her cupboard, which can sign whether or not she intends to encompass herself with allies or will look to fix bridges after a fractious marketing campaign to exchange Johnson.

Truss declined to put out her power technique in the course of the two-month marketing campaign to succeed Johnson. However she is predicted to announce plans to cap power payments at a value to taxpayers of as a lot as £100 billion (€116 billion), based on British media stories. The plan is predicted to be unveiled on Thursday.

As Conservative Get together chief, Truss robotically turned prime minister with out the necessity for a common election, because the social gathering has a majority within the Home of Commons. 

Nonetheless, as a main minister chosen by fewer than 0.5% of British adults, she is beneath strain to point out fast outcomes. 

Ed Davey, chief of the opposition Liberal Democrats, has already known as for an early election in October.

Truss left Balmoral Fortress at round 1 pm native time to go again to London to start her premiership.