Liz Truss Ousted from Parliament and Other Prominent Conservative Lawmakers Defeated

Liz Truss Ousted from Parliament

Liz Truss, the former Conservative Party prime minister, faced a surprising defeat as she lost her seat in Parliament on Friday morning. Following a tumultuous 49-day premiership in 2022 which resulted in economic instability, including soaring mortgage rates and a devaluation of the pound, Truss has been ousted from her position.

Truss, who secured a majority of over 26,000 votes five years ago, experienced a significant swing in support to the Labour Party, ultimately losing by a narrow margin of 630 votes this time.

Speaking to the BBC, Truss attributed the Conservatives’ loss to a failure in delivering on key policies that resonated with the electorate, such as maintaining low taxes and addressing immigration concerns. While acknowledging her role in the party’s shortcomings, she shifted blame to the legacy inherited in 2010, stating, “During our 14 years in power, unfortunately, we did not do enough to take on the legacy we had been left.”

Other Prominent Conservative Lawmakers Defeated

• Grant Shapps: The former defense secretary, who held various cabinet positions over the Conservatives’ 14-year tenure in power, including energy, business, home affairs, and transport.
• Penny Mordaunt: Leader of the House of Commons and a previous contender for party leadership.
• Jacob Rees-Mogg: A key supporter of Boris Johnson and former business secretary under Liz Truss.
• Robert Buckland: Former justice secretary who described the election results as “electoral Armageddon” for the Conservatives.
• Gillian Keegan: Former education secretary.
• Lucy Frazer: Former culture secretary.
• Michelle Donelan: Held cabinet roles under Johnson, Truss, and Sunak, most recently serving as a minister for science, innovation, and technology.

The Conservative Party also lost several traditional strongholds, including seats previously held by former prime ministers Boris Johnson, David Cameron, and Theresa May.