Year ender 2022: The world witnessed some of the major political slugfests that made the headlines this year. As the year 2022 draws to a close, here's a quick roundup of some of the most notable political crises that caught the eyeballs globally.
The UK government spokesperson declined to comment on security arrangements but said it had 'robust systems in place to protect against cyber threats,' including regular security briefings for ministers.
Making his speech outside the official residence of the UK PM, Sunak, said that he would confront the "profound economic crisis” with compassion and lead a government of “integrity, professionalism, and accountability".
After the resignation of her home secretary, Indian-origin Suella Braverman, last Wednesday and chaos in Parliament over a vote showed she had lost her colleagues’ support, she ultimately announced her resignation last Thursday ( October 20).
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The Conservative Party is holding a speeded-up race to replace Liz Truss. The race will see a new leader — who will also become the prime minister — chosen within a week.
Liz Truss resignation: Many factors combined to cause Liz Truss’s demise but it was a night of chaos in the British parliament that triggered her resignation.
UK Political Crisis: The entire world is worried with the developmenets in the economic crisis-hit United Kingdom as a further escalation of the crisis in the one of economic powers will affect the global economy.
Liz Truss' Leadership Explained: Liz Truss has failed to “confront the brutal facts” of her situation – a task considered crucial for good leadership.
Liz Truss quit: :Liz Truss insisted in Parliament that she was a "fighter and not a quitter", resigned after just six weeks after her position became untenable after a series of policy U-turns, Cabinet upheavals and an open revolt against her ability to lead a deeply divided Conservative party
UK PM resigns: Just a day earlier Truss had vowed to stay in power, saying she was “a fighter and not a quitter.” But Truss left Thursday after she was forced to abandon many of her economic policies and lost control of Conservative Party discipline.
Home Secretary Suella Braverman said she resigned after breaching rules by sending an official document from her personal email account.
UK gets new finance minister: Truss addressed a press conference from 10 Downing Street to formally announce the changes, blaming them on her fiscal plan going “faster and further” than the financial markets could handle.
The decision, which marks a humiliating climbdown for Prime Minister Truss, comes after several Conservative MPs criticised the government's plan announced just 10 days ago.
UK PM Truss had already announced a cap on household energy bills which means average costs for heating and electricity will be no more than 2,500 pounds ($2,872) a year, far less than has been forecast.
Modi congratulates Liz Truss: PM Modi also appreciated Truss over her contributions to the India-UK bilateral relationship in her previous roles as Trade Secretary and Foreign Secretary. Both leaders committed to further strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and UK.
Queen Elizabeth death: The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed enormous social change. With her death, her eldest son Charles, the former Prince of Wales, will lead the country in mourning as the new King and head of state for 14 Commonwealth realms, BBC reported
Liz Truss appointed UK PM: Truss travelled to the 96-year-old monarch's Balmoral Castle residence in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, to meet the Queen who formally asked her to form a new government.
Liz Truss took over as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after Boris Johnson announced his intention to step down as prime minister and leader of the ruling Conservative Party on July 7.
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