Prime Minister Liz Truss said she was honoured to take on the role "at a vital time for our country" in her first speech in Downing Street.Speaking outside No 10 Downing Street after the downpours of rain abated, she said she is confident the nation can "ride out the storm".

Prime Minister Liz Truss said she was honoured to take on the role "at a vital time for our country" in her first speech in Downing Street.Speaking outside No 10 Downing Street after the downpours of rain abated, she said she is confident the nation can "ride out the storm".