Labour MP Anneliese Dodds, who represents East Oxford, said Liz Truss’s time in power was ’44 days of utter chaos’.

She said the country needs a ‘fresh start’ which will begin with a general election being called.

READ MORE: Oxfordshire MP calls for general election following PM resignation

Commenting on the resignation on Twitter, Ms Dodds said: “12 years of Conservative failure.

“Three Prime Ministers in four months. 44 days of utter chaos. The Conservatives have failed.

“This country can’t afford more of their squabbling. We need a fresh start. We need a general election now.”

The Oxford Mail have asked Ms Dodds for a full statement in reaction to the resignation.

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This story was written by Gee Harland. She joined the team in 2022 as a senior multimedia reporter.

Gee covers Wallingford, Wantage and Didcot.

Get in touch with her by emailing: Gee.harland@newsquest.co.uk

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