What next for Liz Truss after UK PM race win?

Published: Sept. 7, 2022, 8:06 a.m.

b'Liz Truss has become Britain\\u2019s third woman Prime Minister. She defeated Rishi Sunak to become leader of the Tory party \\u2013 the fourth leader in six years. Truss becomes Prime Minister with fewer than half of eligible voters in the party\\u2019s electoral college voting for her. She replaces the very flamboyant Boris Johnson. \\nTruss is faced with multiple issues, especially a looming energy crisis as gas prices hit the roof in the country. Some observers are even warning of potential blackouts this winter. So, what sort of leader will Liz Truss turn out to be? Is she up to the challenge?\\nGuest: Andrew Whitehead, former editor of the BBC\\u2019s Word Service.\\nHost: Amit Baruah, Senior Associate Editor, The Hindu.'