Now what?

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British Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned after just 45 days in office, making her the shortest serving prime minister British history.

Her unedifying departure comes after one of the most chaotic periods in modern British history.

But just why is British politics so chaotic? And how and by whom will Ms Truss be replaced?

In The News podcast talks to Irish Times news editor Mark Hennessy about a most extraordinary week in British politics.

Conor Pope

Conor Pope

Conor Pope is Consumer Affairs Correspondent, Pricewatch Editor and cohost of the In the News podcast