Liz Truss: Brighton reacts to PM's resignation over economy

People have been giving their thoughts since she announced her departure at around 1.30pm yesterday, just 44 days after she was appointed.

While many residents said her decision to step down was a good one, thoughts on the future of the premiership were mixed.

Pat Roberts, 83, said: “I thought she would at least last until Monday.

But Ms Roberts, from Crawley, said she was “not surprised” as she “didn’t like the way [Truss] spoke in Parliament yesterday”. While she was unsure on who she would want as the next PM, she added: "I feel sorry for anyone who has to take that on.”

Pat Roberts, 83 (Image: NQ Staff)

Ms Truss’s brief spell as Prime Minister was marked by economic turmoil following reactions to her “mini-budget” attempt to tackle the cost-of-living crisis.

Following the departure of Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng and the appointment of Jeremy Hunt as his successor, Ms Truss quickly lost the support of MPs. As her party also lost confidence in her after a series of policy U-turns, it became clear that the Prime Minister’s days were numbered.

A Conservative leadership contest is expected to run within the next week. A new Prime Minister is likely to be announced on Friday, October 28.

Julie Cotterill, 65, was very clear in her choice of the next Prime Minister, saying: “Keir Starmer.”

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Ms Cotterill added: “I think because of the number of U-turns that she had to do on her policies she lost all her credibility within days.”

Marc Lashly said: “How much is it costing us each time this happens?

“I think she was up against it from day one, but it doesn’t come as a surprise.”

Nick, left and Josie, right (Image: NQ Staff)

Josie and Nick, who declined to give their surname, both thought Liz Truss’s resignation was inevitable.

Josie said: "I think she's really dug a few holes for herself. It was bound to happen”.