Tim Farron responds to Liz Truss’ resignation

Commenting on the news that Liz Truss has resigned as Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron said: "Liz Truss was the shortest serving Prime Minister in our history, but her disastrous legacy will continue to devastate our country a long time to come.

"Our children and grandchildren will bear the cost of this disastrous Conservative Government who have gambled with our country's future.

"But what is also clear is that this shambles will not end with the resignation of Liz Truss. Her appalling policies were aided and abetted by Conservative ministers and MPs who do not understand the struggles that people in Britain are facing today.

"Our country deserves and desperately needs a government that is competent and compassionate - it is clear that the Conservatives are neither.

"This charade is only set to continue unless the people get their say in the form a general election."