- Conservative Liz Truss has resigned as Prime Minister
- Live national and local reaction as MPs local politicians and Cumbria businesses and residents digest this unprecedented day in British politics.
- Prime Minister's tenure lasted 45 days
- PM met with 1922 Committee chairman Sir Graham Brady earlier today
- There will be another leadership election within the next week
- Liz Truss will remain as prime minister until a successor is chosen
- PM made announcement at 1.30pm
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