Prime Minister Liz Truss apologises for ‘mistakes’ as she vows to lead Tories into next election

The Government is poised to extend a windfall tax on energy giants after Shell yesterday revealed “obscene” profits of more than £1000 a second.

But Piers’ remarks caused debate among other social media users, who rushed to reply to his tweet stating their own stances on the latest political development.AmeliaRocket1 questioned: “Will you still be supporting him when he cuts public spending to pay for his own economic mistakes and mismanagement and when these policies collapse the NHS, the same NHS you spent lockdown harking on about?”Simbapatel responded: “He didn’t create covid or war in Ukraine to rise energy prices … most of cuts in spending is driven by external factors.“Money don’t grow on trees you need to balance books but let’s hope most in need gets funding but others will need to suffer it’s facts.” (Sic)JuliesBarnes enquired: “The only speech that is relevant is due on the 31st.“The question is: will Sunak make his difficult decisions fall on the shoulders of people who are already financially struggling and oversee more public service cuts?“Or will he be in charge of a fairer society?”Markhem76 said: “I beg to differ.The finger pointing & hanging out to dry of Truss was a move he could live to regret.“Everyone knows the disastrous policies of Truss and co but he used that as a vehicle to sweep his own mistakes under the table & no doubt has made enemies when he needs goodwill.”LutherBees stated: “I speak for the nation that we believe in Rishi.”The new Prime Minister entered No10 just 49 days after Tory members rejected his bid to take on the top job.The party's grassroots put their faith in Liz Truss's vision for a low tax economy and many also blamed him for the downfall of Boris Johnson.He was appointed as Conservative leader yesterday in a fast-tracked process.The former chancellor was the only candidate to receive enough support from MPs to

Tory toff Jacob Rees-Mogg has quit government after conceding he would not get a job in Rishi Sunak's Cabinet, despite recanting his claim the new Prime Minister was a "socialist".

Rishi Sunak took aim at Liz Truss during his first address to the nation as prime minister saying "mistakes were made" while she was in office.

Incoming British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised to unite the country “not with words but with actions” and said “mistakes were made” during the disastrous 44-day reign of his now-predecessor Liz Truss.

Rishi Sunak has officially been appointed the 57th Prime Minister after he met the King at Buckingham Palace today.

Rishi Sunak is to become the UK’s next Prime Minister, the third in three months.

One of Boris Johnson’s closest allies has claimed the former Prime Minister is “clearly” standing to succeed Liz Truss.

Claudia Winkleman took a savage dig at the Tories during Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night.

A Lanarkshire MP has written to the outgoing Prime Minister questioning whether she plans to accept a severance payment of up to £115,000 per year on leaving office after just six weeks.

Ricky Gervais is just one of many stars who has jokingly put themselves forward to be Liz Truss' successor. A new Prime Minister will lead Britain as of next week following her short-lived time at Number 10.After her farewell speech.

Isabel Webster, 39, has sparked backlash on Twitter after the GB News presenter issued a personal statement regarding the outgoing Prime Minister Liz Truss' decision to resign from her post. It comes after a user slammed her for apparently place her sympathis with the wrong person.The presenter addressed her 40,500 followers as she said she hoped the PM was "okay" in light of her resignation.She said: "Liz Truss made the right call today, but I do hope she’s ok."Can’t have been easy.

Penny Mordaunt has become the first candidate to throw her hat into the ring in the race to succeed Liz Truss as prime minister, with a pledge to re-unite the bitterly divided Tory Party.

New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation reached 10.1% in September. This matches the 40-year high inflation hit in July and remains well above the UK Government’s target of 2%.

Calls for a general election have gained strength following the resignation of Liz Truss, with Labour leader Keir Starmer urging for an immediate vote.

The chaos surrounding the UK Government is not only bad for the economy, but potentially disastrous for the environment, a leading West Lothian businessman has said.

The Tory leadership election is heating up as a new prime minister is set to be chosen next week following Liz Truss' bombshell resignation.

Ricky Gervais, 61, took to Twitter this evening to lighten the mood after Liz Truss, 47, announced her resignation as Prime Minister earlier today.The After Life star teased his appointment “wouldn’t be the weirdest news” as fans rushed to the comment section to share their thoughts on the matter.Gervais tweeted out a picture of himself hilariously superimposed outside of the Downing Street residence, telling jokes while a beer rested on his podium.“And it wouldn't even be in the top 10 weirdest news stories of the year,” Gervais captioned the photograph with a laughing emoji. Gervais’ followers rushed to the comments section to join in on the hilarity in the wake of today’s political chaos. Many included pictures of Number 10’s very own Larry the cat, with David quipping: “Ricky, the post has been filled.”Meanwhile, others seemed to love the idea, with Ian commenting: “The acceptance speech alone would make this a great idea.”“This is the PM we all need and deserve,” wrote Neil, while Rob added: “I’d vote for that.”“And based on the last few PMs, it won’t affect your tours as it’s only a part time job,” Andrew joked.“Imagining Ricky in front of parliament giving them the Golden Globes treatment!” Tim penned in reference to Gervais’ famously brutal comedy roasts at the glitzy A-lister event. In her resignation speech, Truss announced that a new leader is to be selected next Friday.Truss succeeded Boris Johnson as Prime Minister on September 6 after defeating Rishi Sunak in the Conservative Party leadership contest.Resigning after just 44 days in office, she will be remembered as the shortest-serving PM in British history.There have been reports of Johnson standing for re-election, as the Conservative Party have just one

And so it's goodbye and farewell to Liz Truss. All the best and thanks for, well... nothing, really.