Liz Truss.
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2022
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Liz Truss's mini-budget forced the Bank of England to intervene in financial markets.Some support2 reports
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Succession planning is underway as leaders Liz Truss, Rachel Reeves, Rishi Sunak, and Boris Johnson face current economic and fiscal challenges.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Rishi Sunak, Rachel Reeves, and Jeremy Hunt discuss and manage tax policy, while Hunt calms after the fallout from Liz Truss's economic experiments.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Steve Hanke's money supply views are criticized as Japan's money printing defies his theory, with Liz Truss mentioned regarding exchange rate issues.Some support1 report
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Policy speech and tax cuts funded by borrowing caused new bond market turmoil in the UK.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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The Scottish Government is representing Scotland, Andy Burnham is advising on the country's future, and Liz Truss's past policies are facing criticism.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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Succession between two UK prime ministers is underway.Some support1 report
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Andy Burnham created a mini budget under Liz Truss and faced Kemi Badenoch during PMQs.Some support1 report
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Dougie Smith is accused of plotting against leaders, including Liz Truss and Boris Johnson, allegedly in collaboration with Michael Gove.Some support1 report
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Leadership figures Liz Truss and Rachel Reeves are linked to market vulnerabilities in London following budget failures.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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Robert Jenrick cited Liz Truss's tenure as a warning regarding market vulnerabilities.Some support1 report
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Andy Burnham appointed John Healey as Chancellor. Starmer faced criticism over his reluctance to fund defense spending. Meanwhile, Andrew Griffith defended Liz Truss's mini-budget.Well supported4 reports
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Richard Tice used the party conference in Birmingham to criticize Andy Burnham's performance, advocating for John Healey's fiscal policies and comparing current debt costs to Liz Truss's tenure.Some support2 reports
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Political figures, including Andy Burnham, Andrew Griffith, and Liz Truss, are involved in a public dispute regarding the influence and accountability of the 2022 mini-Budget on UK finances.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Andy Burnham commented on past fiscal instability.Well supported3 reports
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Liz Truss's tenure is being used as a benchmark for failure in recent political discussions.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Starmer and Truss forced out senior civil servants, with Romeo replacing Wormald and Little seeking ministerial direction.Some support3 reports1 development inside
One to three months ago
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Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss, and Boris Johnson led the Conservative government during their respective tenures.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Keir Starmer successfully leads the Labour Party to power and serves as UK Prime Minister amidst political challenges and controversies.Well supported9 reports4 developments inside
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Liz Truss used official power to sanction a citizen on August 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Leaders Liz Truss, Rachel Reeves, and others are facing criticism regarding their economic and education policy failures.Some support1 report
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The idea of a health and social care levy has been revived, prompted by findings from a commission regarding underfunded adult social care services.Some support1 report
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Liz Truss's tenure as Prime Minister was cut short by market backlash, amid public distrust and economic turbulence.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Liz Truss's government fiscal proposals caused market loss and culminated in a landmark trade agreement with India.Well supported3 reports
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Andy Burnham is careful about fiscal rules set by Rachel Reeves, consciously avoiding economic blunders associated with Liz Truss and contrasting his caution with Keir Starmer's past.Some support2 reports
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Sell-offs in Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs) and the Yen follow political instability and unorthodox fiscal proposals.Some support1 report
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Bridget McKenzie spoke at a conference in London on July 18th, referencing Australian Bureau of Statistics immigration data, while Liz Truss organized CPAC GB.Some support1 report
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Ransley, who runs a furniture business in Ashford, Kent, left a party during the Liz Truss era.Some support1 report
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Liz Truss hosted a Q&A conference in London today.Some support3 reports
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Liz Truss signed trade deals allowing foreign food imports.Some support2 reports
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Starmer supported Reeves in calming market speculation, while market fears regarding Liz Truss's mini-budget echoed in Morgan Stanley analyses.Well supported4 reports
Gone quiet
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UK political instability led to the ousting of Liz Truss and Theresa May, prompting commentary from Giorgia Meloni.Some support1 report
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Starmer is compared to Johnson regarding leadership style and contrasted with Truss's tenure, alongside local campaigning in South Tyneside.Some support1 report
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Starmer succeeded Truss as UK Prime Minister, while King Charles III oversees the current leadership cycle.Some support2 reports
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The political fallout from recent leadership failures continues, with Liz Truss's mini-budget impacting the post-Brexit economy and Keir Starmer navigating the challenges to the Conservative Party.Well supported6 reports3 developments inside
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Truss's departure has led to the Office for Budget Responsibility becoming a major point of focus.Some support1 report
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Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak have resigned following tenure length records.Some support1 report
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Political figures Johnson, Truss, and Cameron are linked to leadership changes and the Brexit referendum.Some support1 report
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Ipsos tracked the approval rating of Liz Truss, noting her continued unpopularity.Some support1 report
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Potential challenges to UK leadership are being discussed, with past political failures informing current policy debates.Some support1 report
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In the leadership contest, Liz Truss won after Boris Johnson resigned. Douglas Lumsden endorsed Truss, while Stephen Flynn campaigned in Aberdeen. Truss also referenced Ronald Reagan.Some support2 reports
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A confluence of economic events from July 2025, including the impact of Liz Truss's mini budget on the UK bond market, Trump's spending bill passage, and discussions about budget discipline during Clinton's administration.Speculative1 report
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Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, both of whom served as UK Prime Minister, had final conversations with the Queen on May 26, 2026.Some support1 report
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Around Liz Truss this week
News at the entities that move Liz Truss most-
Boris Johnson OperationalBoris Johnson and Jacob Rees-Mogg are advocating for increased military action against Russia, including ground forces in Ukraine.Moves Liz Truss
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Rishi Sunak OperationalAndy Burnham resigned his Greater Manchester mayoralty and officially challenged Keir Starmer for the leadership of the party, with Lisa Nandy offering support.Moves Liz Truss
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Andy Burnham OperationalA new scheme has been introduced involving Andy Burnham and BMF aimed at boosting the building materials sector.Moves Liz Truss
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Home Office StructuralCalum Miller, MP for Bicester, urged transparency on the asylum plan and requested an independent review by NISTA.Moves Liz Truss
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Kemi Badenoch OperationalDouglas Lumsden is elected to represent Aberdeen South, an outcome that also boosts Kemi Badenoch's political profile.Moves Liz Truss
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King Charles III OperationalLidia Thorpe filed a charge sheet in Victoria, pursuing legal action against King Charles III and accusing Australia of denial over crimes.Moves Liz Truss
Connections
The 40 strongest of 90, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Boris Johnson Operational
The two individuals were political rivals who competed for and succeeded one another as UK Prime Minister.
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Rishi Sunak Operational
Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss were political rivals who sequentially held the office of UK Prime Minister.
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Andy Burnham Operational
Burnham leverages his political rise by contrasting his policies and leadership against the economic instability and failures associated with Truss's tenure.
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Bank of England Operational
Truss's mini-budget caused market chaos, forcing the Bank of England to intervene, which she subsequently blamed for the economic crisis.
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Griffith Structural
Griffith held the functional role of Treasury minister during the tenure of the Liz Truss administration.
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James Cleverly Structural
Cleverly held a role within the government structure led by Liz Truss.
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Kwasi Kwarteng Operational
Truss and Kwarteng are jointly identified as having caused significant economic turmoil and market chaos through their policy decisions.
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Nigel Huddleston Transactional
Liz Truss moved Nigel Huddleston into a role within the Treasury.
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Keir Starmer Operational
The political careers of Truss and Starmer are constantly compared, contrasted, and influenced by the tenure and failures of the other.
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Home Office Structural
As a former Prime Minister, Liz Truss is subject to the lifelong security review process overseen by the Home Office.
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Bank for International Settlements Mentioned together
Truss's mini-budget is linked to a bond market crisis, an event monitored by the Bank for International Settlements.
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Malcolm Offord Structural
Offord was formally employed within the government structure led by Truss.
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Andrew Griffith Transactional
Andrew Griffith provided specific political support for Liz Truss's mini-budget proposal and defended her during her premiership.
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Crimea Operational
Truss's political statements regarding the region influenced the goal of Crimean liberation.
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Rachel Reeves Operational
The relationship is observed in the context of potential leadership succession regarding current economic challenges.
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Kemi Badenoch Operational
Kemi Badenoch is accused of actively supporting Liz Truss's budget and political agenda.
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Conservative Party Structural
Liz Truss was formally appointed to a position within the Conservative Party.
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Jeremy Hunt Operational
Truss's policy actions were observed to cause a reaction or change in Hunt's state.
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Civil Service Structural
Liz Truss utilized senior officials from the Civil Service during her tenure as a senior political appointee.
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John Healey Operational
The relationship is characterized by policy critique, where one individual monitors the other's policy record and publicly holds them accountable for economic outcomes.
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Tom Scholar Structural
Liz Truss forced Tom Scholar out of his permanent secretary role.
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King Charles III Operational
King Charles III previously exerted influence over the political career of Liz Truss.
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Douglas Lumsden Transactional
Douglas Lumsden provided political support to Liz Truss during her leadership contest.
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Pauline Hanson Mentioned together
Two political figures whose views are discussed together in the media landscape.
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House of Commons Operational
The House of Commons has questioned Liz Truss regarding the accountability of the 2022 mini-Budget.
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Ronald Reagan Mentioned together
Liz Truss referenced Ronald Reagan in a Times interview.
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Richard Tice Operational
Richard Tice has publicly compared current debt costs to the economic conditions during Liz Truss's tenure.
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Henry Bellingham Mentioned together
Both Henry Bellingham and Liz Truss are identified as major UK political figures.
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Westminster Shared context
Liz Truss's political actions, such as her resignation, occur within the institutional context of Westminster.
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Angela Rayner Mentioned together
Both individuals are noted for earning significant income after leaving public office.
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Labour Party Transactional
Liz Truss's political tenure ended due to the loss of support from the relevant political body.
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Robert Jenrick Mentioned together
Jenrick uses Truss's political and market experiences as a cautionary example in his own professional commentary.
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Jamie Stone Mentioned together
Jamie Stone uses Liz Truss as a point of comparison or contrast when discussing Keir Starmer.
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Conservative Party Structural
Liz Truss was a member of the Conservative Party and spoke at its conference in 2018.
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Lucy Powell Operational
Lucy Powell referenced Liz Truss's past economic failures in a critical context.
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U.K. Shared context
Liz Truss served as the leader of the U.K. during a specific tenure.
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Maidenhead Shared context
The evidence places Liz Truss's political career outcomes within the geographical context of the Maidenhead area.
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London Shared context
Liz Truss conducts political and economic activities, including hosting conferences, within the geographical context of London.
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Scotland Shared context
Truss's political policies were directed at Scotland, placing them within the shared context of UK-Scotland political governance.
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Wales Shared context
The economic context of Wales was affected by the policies and economic fallout of the 2022 mini-budget crisis associated with Liz Truss.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
10 events- Rishi Sunak, Rachel Reeves, and Jeremy Hunt discuss and manage tax policy, while Hunt calms after the fallout from Liz Truss's economic experiments.
- Steve Hanke's money supply views are criticized as Japan's money printing defies his theory, with Liz Truss mentioned regarding exchange rate issues.
- Policy speech and tax cuts funded by borrowing caused new bond market turmoil in the UK.
- Succession between two UK prime ministers is underway.
- Andy Burnham created a mini budget under Liz Truss and faced Kemi Badenoch during PMQs.
- Dougie Smith is accused of plotting against leaders, including Liz Truss and Boris Johnson, allegedly in collaboration with Michael Gove.
- Robert Jenrick cited Liz Truss's tenure as a warning regarding market vulnerabilities.
- Andy Burnham appointed John Healey as Chancellor. Starmer faced criticism over his reluctance to fund defense spending. Meanwhile, Andrew Griffith defended Liz Truss's mini-budget.
- Richard Tice used the party conference in Birmingham to criticize Andy Burnham's performance, advocating for John Healey's fiscal policies and comparing current debt costs to Liz Truss's tenure.
- Political figures, including Andy Burnham, Andrew Griffith, and Liz Truss, are involved in a public dispute regarding the influence and accountability of the 2022 mini-Budget on UK finances.
August 2026
4 events- Starmer and Truss forced out senior civil servants, with Romeo replacing Wormald and Little seeking ministerial direction.
- Liz Truss used official power to sanction a citizen on August 1, 2026.
- Leaders Liz Truss, Rachel Reeves, and others are facing criticism regarding their economic and education policy failures.
- The idea of a health and social care levy has been revived, prompted by findings from a commission regarding underfunded adult social care services.
July 2026
10 events- Succession planning is underway as leaders Liz Truss, Rachel Reeves, Rishi Sunak, and Boris Johnson face current economic and fiscal challenges.
- The Scottish Government is representing Scotland, Andy Burnham is advising on the country's future, and Liz Truss's past policies are facing criticism.
- Andy Burnham commented on past fiscal instability.
- Liz Truss's government fiscal proposals caused market loss and culminated in a landmark trade agreement with India.
- Andy Burnham is careful about fiscal rules set by Rachel Reeves, consciously avoiding economic blunders associated with Liz Truss and contrasting his caution with Keir Starmer's past.
- Sell-offs in Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs) and the Yen follow political instability and unorthodox fiscal proposals.
- Bridget McKenzie spoke at a conference in London on July 18th, referencing Australian Bureau of Statistics immigration data, while Liz Truss organized CPAC GB.
- Ransley, who runs a furniture business in Ashford, Kent, left a party during the Liz Truss era.
- Liz Truss hosted a Q&A conference in London today.
- Liz Truss signed trade deals allowing foreign food imports.
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June 2026
19 events- Liz Truss's mini-budget forced the Bank of England to intervene in financial markets.
- Leadership figures Liz Truss and Rachel Reeves are linked to market vulnerabilities in London following budget failures.
- Liz Truss's tenure is being used as a benchmark for failure in recent political discussions.
- Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss, and Boris Johnson led the Conservative government during their respective tenures.
- Keir Starmer successfully leads the Labour Party to power and serves as UK Prime Minister amidst political challenges and controversies.
- Liz Truss's tenure as Prime Minister was cut short by market backlash, amid public distrust and economic turbulence.
- Starmer supported Reeves in calming market speculation, while market fears regarding Liz Truss's mini-budget echoed in Morgan Stanley analyses.
- UK political instability led to the ousting of Liz Truss and Theresa May, prompting commentary from Giorgia Meloni.
- Starmer is compared to Johnson regarding leadership style and contrasted with Truss's tenure, alongside local campaigning in South Tyneside.
- Starmer succeeded Truss as UK Prime Minister, while King Charles III oversees the current leadership cycle.
- The political fallout from recent leadership failures continues, with Liz Truss's mini-budget impacting the post-Brexit economy and Keir Starmer navigating the challenges to the Conservative Party.
- Truss's departure has led to the Office for Budget Responsibility becoming a major point of focus.
- Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak have resigned following tenure length records.
- Political figures Johnson, Truss, and Cameron are linked to leadership changes and the Brexit referendum.
- Ipsos tracked the approval rating of Liz Truss, noting her continued unpopularity.
- Potential challenges to UK leadership are being discussed, with past political failures informing current policy debates.
- In the leadership contest, Liz Truss won after Boris Johnson resigned. Douglas Lumsden endorsed Truss, while Stephen Flynn campaigned in Aberdeen. Truss also referenced Ronald Reagan.
- A confluence of economic events from July 2025, including the impact of Liz Truss's mini budget on the UK bond market, Trump's spending bill passage, and discussions about budget discipline during Clinton's administration.
- Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, both of whom served as UK Prime Minister, had final conversations with the Queen on May 26, 2026.