Business Maverick: Liz Truss Fires Minister Conor Burns After Complaint of ‘Misconduct’

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Liz Truss fired her trade minister Conor Burns following a “complaint of serious misconduct,” a spokesperson for the prime minister said in an emailed statement Friday, without giving details.

Burns has also been suspended from the ruling Conservative parliamentary party pending an investigation.

“The prime minister took direct action on being informed of this allegation and is clear that all ministers should maintain the high standards of behavioor — as the public rightly expects,” the spokesperson said in the statement.

 

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