Kenya, March 22 -- Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss is back in the news today after surprising claims from former Conservative MP Mark Field. He has shared that he had an 18-month affair with Truss, which he says caused problems in his marriage.
This news was shared in The Independent on March 16 and has caught a lot of attention again for Truss, who served as the UK's prime minister for only 49 days in 2022 before resigning due to economic problems.
Field, who used to work in the Foreign Office, described Truss as "intoxicating, disconcerting, and exhausting."
He said she was a very energetic person who was always focused on politics. He claims their relationship started when he helped her with selecting candidates for the party, and she acted quickly based on his advice.
Field's confession has raised concerns about Truss's personal life during her rise in politics and has put a spotlight on her actions.
Truss, who lost her seat in the South West Norfolk region during the 2024 general election, has not yet responded to Field's claims. Her time in politics is still a topic of debate, mainly because of the chaos that followed her minibudget in 2022, which led to economic instability and her resignation.
Since leaving office, Truss has tried to change how people see her, promoting her book "Ten Years to Save the West" and supporting a Trump-like political movement in Britain that aims to challenge what she calls a failing "deep state."
These new revelations come as Truss attempts to stay relevant in politics. Earlier this year, she made headlines by sending a letter to current Prime Minister Keir Starmer, asking him to stop saying she "crashed the economy." She disagrees with this statement, even though many reports suggest otherwise.
Her participation in conservative events in the U.S. like the CPAC has also sparked discussions about her future in politics.
The reaction to Field's claims has been quick. Some inside the Tory party have expressed frustration, with one unnamed shadow cabinet minister reportedly calling Truss's recent actions "absurd" earlier this year.
As of 3:15 PM EAT today, there has been no official response from Truss's team. This situation adds more complexity to her public image and raises questions about how this personal scandal might affect her efforts to regain a voice in British politics.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Bana Kenya.