Kwasi Kwarteng, British Finance Minister, was removed from his functions

The Prime Minister, Liz Truss, must hold a press conference on Friday, in the midst of a crisis caused by the controversial budgetary measures of the government.

Le Monde

British finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng was removed from his duties in the midst of an economic and political crisis, several British media, including The Guardian and BBC . At the end of the morning, Mr. Kwarteng went to Downing Street, after returning earlier than expected from Washington where he participated in the annual IMF (International Monetary Fund) and the World Bank meetings. Thursday, he said he was convinced that he would remain at his post.

On the hot seat after only 38 days in power, British Prime Minister Liz Truss will hold a press conference on Friday afternoon. Still according to the British press, some deputies on his own camp are already on the maneuver to oust it, faced with disastrous polls which announce a stinging majority before the next general elections planned in 2024.

/Media reports.