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![Queen Elizabeth II greets the newly elected leader of the Conservative Party, Ms Truss, at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. The queen invited Ms Truss to become prime minister and form a new government. Getty Images](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/FQHHJ5B3UBUJPEU4CY3ULUPVV4.jpg?smart=true&auth=23cab8ce5a6c1b121010b0c81a17eeae4a648655d4e65e242b87982198df59fa&width=400&height=225)
Who is Liz Truss? Tory hardliner struggling to get to grips with life as PM
Conservative Party stalwart who served three leaders says she has 'a clear vision' for Britain
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