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The Latest Breaking News from Margaret Thatcher

As King Charles III takes the crown, here's how he may focus his reign

Throughout her 70 years as queen, Elizabeth II sought to maintain strict political neutrality. While Charles has been careful not to tread too publicly, he does have a history of wading into politics.

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The 15 prime ministers to serve under the Queen during her 70-year reign

The Queen held weekly meetings with the prime minister of the time throughout her long reign.

Daily Record

The Queen and her 15 Prime Ministers - from Winston Churchill to Liz Truss

From Winston Churchill to Liz Truss, the Queen held weekly audiences with the nation's political leaders over 70 years to discuss their plans and offer wise counsel on the issues of the day

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From Winston Churchill to Liz Truss, here are the 15 UK prime ministers who served during Queen Elizabeth's reign

From Winston Churchill to Liz Truss, Queen Elizabeth ll worked with 15 British prime ministers in her 70-year reign. Here are some key moments that give insight into their relationships with the Queen.

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Queen Elizabeth II - an extraordinary life

There has never been, and perhaps never will be again, a British monarch like Queen Elizabeth II

Manchester Evening News

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch, dies after historic 70-year reign

Charles automatically becomes king after his mother passes ‘peacefully’ at Balmoral

The Independent UK

Liz Truss’s energy price cap ‘handout’ will put her talent for U-turns to the test

Faced with hard reality of looming energy bill crisis, new PM will backtrack on ideological vows within days of taking office

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Thérèse Coffey had to leave Oxford University – but made it to deputy PM

Liz Truss’s No 2 followed in Thatcher’s educational footsteps, studying chemistry at Somerville, but did not pass her exams

The Guardian - UK

Body language expert says Truss' PMQ debut packed with 'increased blink rate reveals low confidence'

Truss' blink rate tripled, which 'points to an increase in stress levels' and could mean she has no confidence in what she was saying

Wales Online

We need to be prepared for what Trussonomics will mean

What we are about to get is the exact opposite of Thatcherism: an inflationary boom where we try to live beyond our means, but delivered with Thatcheresque determination, writes Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK

What can we expect from Liz Truss on foreign policy?

The strong stance on Russia and China, along with promises of increased defence spending, may lead to a more forward international role for Britain on Truss’s watch, writes Kim Sengupta

The Independent UK

Where does Boris Johnson stand in the pantheon of modern British prime ministers?

He’s clearly not in the Churchill or Thatcher first class, and his personal flaws and precipitate fall from power means he’s demoted below the likes of Blair and Wilson in the second division. However, Brexit and his election success put him above May and Cameron, writes Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK

Record readers beg Liz Truss to fix energy crisis amid fears of crippling bills this winter

Scots want a freeze on fuel bills and a commitment to continue to support the working classes

Daily Record

The Guardian view on Truss’s Tories: a new direction but nowhere to go

Editorial: A consensus is emerging that upends previous Conservative thinking – but it won’t help Britain

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The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss’s victory speech bodes ill for her tenure in office

Letters: The new prime minister’s praise for Boris Johnson was tone-deaf, says Russell Hunter, while Peter Cave points to the empty words of previous Tory leaders. Plus letters from Su Hardman, Jennifer Braithwaite and Peter Miller

Daily Mirror

All the times Liz Truss has been accused of dressing like Margaret Thatcher

From sharp shoulder pads to royal blue get-ups, our new PM rejects the notion that she is walking in the shadow of the the Iron Lady, yet continues to borrow inspiration from her signature sartorial looks and gushes over her controversial policies

Radio France Internationale

Who is Liz Truss, Britain’s Conservative Prime Minister?

Former foreign secretary Liz Truss took over from Boris Johnson as UK prime minister on Tuesday after winning the Conservative leadership contest. A political shape-shifter, she has gone from being a radical who called for the abolition of the monarchy to a staunch economic liberal and Brexiteer.

Daily Mirror

Liz Truss' voice transformed as she rose to political stardom in stark image rebrand

The new PM has enjoyed a colourful tapestry of political allegiances throughout her life - amidst the party hopping, her speech style saw a striking overhaul as her tone changed from high pitch and fast to low and slow

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The Independent UK

We need to be prepared for what Trussonomics will mean

What we are about to get is the exact opposite of Thatcherism: an inflationary boom where we try to live beyond our means, but delivered with Thatcheresque determination, writes Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK

Everything that’s wrong with the term ‘power dressing’ as Liz Truss is named new PM

If Rishi Sunak wore a purple tie, we wouldn’t be calling it powerful, says Imy Brighty-Potts.

The Independent UK

What can we expect from Liz Truss on foreign policy?

The strong stance on Russia and China, along with promises of increased defence spending, may lead to a more forward international role for Britain on Truss’s watch, writes Kim Sengupta

The Independent UK

Who will be in Liz Truss’s Cabinet?

New PM has been busy drawing up her top team ahead of her coronation

Daily Mirror

Queen’s relationship with her Prime Ministers - and when they broke protocol

Her first Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill and her most recent will be Liz Truss, the 15th figure she has welcomed to the role

The Independent UK

Where does Boris Johnson stand in the pantheon of modern British prime ministers?

The Guardian - UK

Patrick Minford: maverick economist who inspired Truss and Thatcher

Brexiter tells Guardian that new PM understands need for tax cuts and orthodoxy must be challenged to revitalise economy

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