Liz Truss joins Priti Patel in two of the top cabinet jobs, along with the chancellor and the prime minister. Liz Truss replaces Dominic Raab as foreign secretary. Who is she?
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has replaced Dominic Raab as foreign secretary, meaning two of the top four cabinet jobs are occupied by women.
For the past two years, truss has been a strong proponent of Britain’s economic and diplomatic realignment toward the Indo-Pacific area as trade minister, driving efforts to join a trans-Pacific trading union.
The BBC has mentioned a few times now that Liz Truss is the first female Foreign Secretary, which will be news to Margaret Beckett who held the role under Tony Blair.
— Grant Tucker (@GrantTucker) September 15, 2021
Elizabeth Mary Truss is a British politician, serving as Foreign Secretary since September 2021 and Minister for Women and Equalities since September 2019. A member of the Conservative Party, she has served as Member of Parliament for South West Norfolk since 2010
The 46-year-old has struck trade agreements with a variety of countries, including Japan and Australia.
In addition, Truss played a significant role in the de-escalation of a long-running trade dispute over aviation subsidies, as well as the US’s removal of duties on a variety of British exports.
Since the appointment, Truss has been receiving both congratulatory messages as well as criticism.
“..and then he said he was going to make Liz Truss Foreign Secretary”#Reshuffle pic.twitter.com/cQChAoo34T
— Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) September 15, 2021
Liz Truss And MP Mark Field Affair Scandal Explored
MP Mark Field was an Army Major’s son. He was a married man, and so was Liz when they both got themselves involved in the most controversial affair.
Back then, when Liz Truss was 34, a Tory candidate facing deselection in the last election due to her romance with a married MP ran in place of a rival female member who was kicked out for having an extramarital affair.
After it was revealed that Liz Truss had an affair with fellow Conservative Mark Field, she faced activists in South West Norfolk.
In February 2005, Calder Valley chose Truss as a last-minute replacement for Sue Catling, 50, an ex-actress forced to leave due to an affair with the local association head.
When Truss was chosen, she had been having an affair with Field for almost a year. It began in May 2005 and ended during the General Election campaign a month later.
When Truss was canvassing for votes, Paul Rogan claimed her then-boyfriend accompanied her. Nevertheless, the truss came within 1,300 votes of winning the seat from Labour.
“Had an affair been known, she would not have been picked,” Mr. Rogan said.
The controversial affair almost ended her career to pieces, but Truss somehow got through it.
Who Is Liz Truss Husband?
Liz Truss is married to her beloved husband, Hugh O’ Leary. They got married in 2002,
We know that her husband, Hugh O’ Leary, pursued Accounting and received a degree from the elite “The London School of Economics.”
Despite the disturbing controversy on Leary’s wife, the pair have sustained their marriage to date.
Liz Truss Children Revealed
Liz Truss and Hugh O’ Leary have two beautiful young daughters of their own. They may be between ages 15 to early 20s.
Liz has not brought her daughters to the spotlight yet. Their names, biodatas, and their whereabouts are kept confidential for security purposes.
Despite having a busy lifestyle, Liz still manages to discipline her daughters and give her family time.
We shall know more about Liz’s daughters in the coming days.
What is Liz Truss Height And Age?
Liz Truss was born on the year 1975. She celebrates her birthday on 26 July.
Liz is currently 46 years old only.
As for her body measurements, Liz stands about 161 cm tall and weighs approximately 60 kg, a 2021 report.
Her zodiac sign is Leo.