UK PM Truss sacks trade minister Burns after allegations of serious misconduct
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- Reuters
- Published Date: 07:00 | 07 October 2022
- Modified Date: 07:07 | 07 October 2022
British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Friday sacked Conor Burns, a minister at the trade department, following allegations of serious misconduct, her office said on Friday.
"Following a complaint of serious misconduct, the Prime Minister has asked Conor Burns MP to leave the government with immediate effect," a spokesperson for Truss's office said.
"The Prime Minister took direct action on being informed of this allegation and is clear that all ministers should maintain the high standards of behaviour - as the public rightly expects."
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