British home secretary resigns as Truss vows to fight on

Ms Braverman is a figure-head of the right in the party and the exit of a former Tory leadership candidate will create further challenges for Ms Truss as she struggles to maintain her grip on power.

A Home Office source confirmed that Ms Braverman was out after the British prime minister made a last-minute cancellation of a trip out of Westminster on Wednesday. Picture: Jacob King/PA Wire

Liz Truss’s embattled premiership has been rocked by the departure of Suella Braverman as British home secretary.

A Home Office source confirmed that Ms Braverman was out after the British prime minister made a last-minute cancellation of a trip out of Westminster on Wednesday.