LONDONOct 25 – Britain’s outgoing Prime Minister Liz Truss said the country faces “brighter days” as she delivered her final speech as head of the British government outside her London office on Tuesday.
“Our country is still battling the storm. But I believe in the UK. I believe in the British people. And I know brighter days lie ahead,” Truss said. He then traveled to see King Charles III and formally tender his resignation.
Truss wished his replacement, Rishi Sunak, every success in office, stressing that he continues to believe in the high-growth, low-tax ideology he tried to carry out in office.
“Since becoming prime minister, I am more convinced than ever that we have to be bold and face the challenges that we have,” said Truss, before invoking the Roman philosopher Seneca.
“It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare. It is because we do not dare that they are difficult”.
Truss has been the British prime minister who has lasted the shortest time in office. Sunak will formally replace her as British leader on Tuesday.
