Liz Truss, born 26 July 1975 in Oxford, England, is a prominent British politician who has had a significant impact on the political landscape.
She is best known for her role as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party.
Truss’s career has been marked by many notable achievements and positions in government, making her a prominent figure in British politics.
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- Full name: Mary Elizabeth Truss
- Date of birth: July 26, 1975
- Age: 48 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Oxford, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Politician
- Height: 163cm
- Parents: John Truss
- Siblings: None
- Spouse: Hugh O’Leary
- Children: 2
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: $12 million
Early life and education
Mary Elizabeth Truss, now 48, was born in Oxford, England, on July 26, 1975. She grew up in a politically left-wing family, with her parents described as “left of the Labor Party“ .
Her father, John Truss, was a professor of pure mathematics at Leeds University, while her mother was a teacher and nurse who campaigned for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.
Truss had a nomadic childhood, with her family moving frequently between Oxford, Warsaw, Kidderminster, Paisley, Leeds and Burnaby in Canada.
During these years she attended various schools, including West Primary School in Paisley and Roundhay School in Leeds.
At Roundhay School she became aware of what she saw as shortcomings in the education system, which later shaped her advocacy of education reform.
Truss attended Merton College, Oxford, where she studied philosophy, politics and economics. During her time at university, she was active in the Oxford University Liberal Democrats, serving as president of the Oxford University Liberal Democrats in her first year.
Truss’s political views changed, however, and by 1996 she had joined the Conservative Party.
Personal life
Liz Truss is married to Hugh O’Leary and they got married in 2000. The couple have two daughters, Frances and Liberty.
Truss’s private life is largely unknown to the public, with information about her romantic relationships or interests very limited.
Career
Liz Truss’ political career took off when she was elected Member of Parliament for South West Norfolk in 2010.
As a member of parliament, she focused on a variety of policy areas, including childcare, mathematics education and economics.
Truss was a co-founder of the Free Enterprise Group of Conservative MPs, which advocated economic liberalisation and free market principles.
In 2012, Truss was appointed Minister for Education and Childcare. She later served as Minister for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, where she worked on issues such as food crime and flood protection.
Truss’s stance on Brexit has changed and she supported leaving the European Union after the 2016 referendum.
Truss’s political career continued to rise as she held positions such as justice minister, finance minister, chief secretary to the Treasury and international trade minister.
In 2021, she was appointed foreign minister, playing an important role in international relations, especially during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Net worth
Liz Truss’s net worth is estimated at $12 million.
Her wealth comes mainly from her political career and investments.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @elizabeth.triuss.mp
- Twitter Username: @trussliz
