Kwasi Kwarteng has paid the price for the chaos unleashed by his mini-budget. Who will replace him?
Kwasi Kwarteng has been sacked as chancellor after 38 days in the role.
But after it emerged the prime minister will address the nation later without her chancellor by her side, there was little doubt over Mr Kwarteng's fate.The former chancellor has been publicly criticising the government this week - adding his voice to growing calls that benefits must be raised in line with inflation.
Ms Coffey last month defended the prime minister from criticism that she has appointed a"cabinet of chums".The chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster has sought to quell disquiet in Tory ranks, warning:"Delay is our biggest enemy."
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