MP Blackford: Truss' resignation was 'inevitable'
Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP MP Ian Blackford this afternoon (Thursday) said it was 'inevitable' Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader Liz Truss would have to resign.
Mr Blackford's comments came after Ms Truss announced she was standing down after just 45 days in No 10 Downing Street, following weeks of economic turmoil and the departure of ministers.
'It was inevitable Liz Truss would have to go after the damage she's inflicted, but merely swapping leaders of a broken Tory government is not enough. There must now be a general election - people will accept nothing less,' he added.
'The UK is in a state of constant crisis and long-term decline. With all the Westminster parties signed up to the economic pain of a hard Brexit and austerity cuts, it is clear independence is the only way to keep Scotland safe and escape the chaos of Westminster control for good.'
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