Date of Birth: July 26, 1975
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
Mary Elizabeth Truss, commonly known as Liz Truss, is a British politician who has been serving as a Member of Parliament (MP) for South West Norfolk since 2010. She was born on July 26, 1975, in Oxford, England. Truss is a member of the Conservative Party and has held various significant positions within the UK government. She has been the Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade since July 2019, and Minister for Women and Equalities since September 2019. Prior to these roles, she served as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from 2014 to 2016, and as Chief Secretary to the Treasury from 2017 to 2019. Truss is known for her strong advocacy of free markets and free trade.
5 Interesting Facts about Liz Truss
1. Liz Truss attended Merton College, Oxford, where she studied Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE).
2. Before entering politics, she worked as an economist and held positions at Shell and Cable & Wireless.
3. Truss co-authored a book titled “Britannia Unchained” in 2012, which advocates for free market policies.
4. She was the first female Lord Chancellor in the 1,000-year history of the role when appointed in 2016.
5. Truss has been a vocal supporter of Brexit and played a significant role in negotiating trade deals post-Brexit.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Liz Truss
1. “We need to create a dynamic country where people are free to pursue their own dreams and ambitions.”
2. “Free trade is one of the most powerful tools we have to improve lives and reduce poverty.”
3. “I believe in freedom of speech, and I believe in the right of people to express their views, even if I don’t agree with them.”
4. “The best way to predict the future is to invent it.”
5. “A strong economy is the foundation of a fair society.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
As of the latest estimates, Liz Truss has achieved a net worth of approximately £8 million.
Children
Liz Truss is married to Hugh O’Leary, and they have two daughters, Frances and Liberty.
Relevant Links
1. [Liz Truss – UK Parliament](https://members.parliament.uk/member/4090
2. [Biography on GOV.UK](https://www.gov.uk/government/people/elizabeth-truss
3. [Liz Truss on Twitter](https://twitter.com/trussliz
4. [BBC Profile: Liz Truss](https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-19797356
5. [Guardian Profile: Liz Truss](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/liz-truss
