Liz Truss Becomes UK's Shortest-Serving Prime Minister in History

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Cindy Mutia Annur 21/10/2022 13:30 WIB

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Liz Truss's premiership was the shortest in British history, lasting only 44 days.

British Prime Ministers with the Shortest Terms in Office (1756-2022)

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British Prime Ministers with the Shortest Terms in Office (1756-2022)

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British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned on Thursday, October 20th, after serving only 44 days.

This makes her the shortest-serving Prime Minister in British history. According to *The Telegraph*, the previously shortest tenure was held by George Canning, who died after 119 days in office in 1827.

Following Canning is F.J. Robinson, better known as Viscount Goderich, who served 144 days in 1828.

Here is a list of the shortest-serving British Prime Ministers in history:

1. Liz Truss (resigned/2022) – 44 days in office
2. George Canning (died/1827) – 119 days in office
3. Viscount Goderich (replaced/1827) – 144 days in office
4. Bonar Law (illness/1922) – 211 days in office
5. The Duke of Devonshire (replaced/1756) – 255 days in office

Truss's resignation was prompted by her £45 billion tax cut policy announced on September 23, 2022. This policy triggered economic turmoil in the UK, causing the pound sterling to plummet to its lowest level against the US dollar.

This situation even forced the Bank of England to intervene to support the bond market.

Editor : Annissa Mutia

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