New Conservative Party leader and incoming prime minister Liz Truss waves as she leaves Conservative Party Headquarters on September 5 in London. The Conservative Party have elected Truss as their new leader replacing Boris Johnson.
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New Conservative Party leader and incoming prime minister Liz Truss waves as she leaves Conservative Party Headquarters on September 5 in London. The Conservative Party have elected Truss as their new leader replacing Boris Johnson.
Mandatory Credit: Carl Court/Getty Images

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Liz Truss takes over as UK prime minister after meeting Queen

Liz Truss officially became the third female prime minister in British history on Tuesday following a transfer of power from her predecessor, Boris Johnson, who bowed out in a defiant speech following a series of scandals.