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New UK prime minister

Liz Truss is the new British prime minister.

Neil and Beth teach you the vocabulary used in the headlines about this story.

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The story 

The UK has a new prime minister.

Liz Truss has taken over from Boris Johnson after winning the ruling Conservative Party leadership election.

Johnson resigned after a series of scandals.

Prime Minister Truss will have to deal with urgent issues, such as the energy crisis.

Key words and phrases

succeeds
takes over an official position

• Prince Charles will succeed the Queen when she dies.
• Liz Truss has succeeded Boris Johnson as prime minister.

bagged
got or won something

• She unexpectedly bagged the Oscar for best actress.
• He bagged the best seat in the room.

storm clouds gathering
(used to express signs of upcoming problems or trouble)

• Storm clouds are gathering as the economic crisis gets worse.
• A new strain of Covid means storm clouds are gathering this winter.

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