UK Tory rivals open truncated leadership race

Truss admitted she "cannot deliver the mandate" on which she was elected by Tory members, after her right-wing platform of tax cuts disintegrated and as many Conservative MPs revolted.

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Prime Minister Liz Truss announced Thursday she was stepping down. AFP photo

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Contenders bidding to succeed Prime Minister Liz Truss were Friday to open a hectic weekend of campaigning, but opposition parties demanded that UK voters get their own say to end

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