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Figurehead Prime Minister? Liz Truss and UK's political instability

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We knew about the figurehead king. But does Britain now have a figurehead prime minister? Liz Truss’ grip on power slipping by the day. A U-turn on unfunded tax cuts for the rich most likely will not be enough to repair the damage. Is she really reduced to the role of prime minister in name only? And is she really the problem or the symptom of the problem?

Added on the 18/10/2022 20:12:56 - Copyright : France 24 EN

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