September 8, 2022: UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, following her death, aged 96.

Speaking outside Downing Street, she described the Queen as “a rock on which modern Britain was built,” adding: “Britain is the great country it is today because of her”.

She said the Queen was a personal inspiration to her as well as many Britons. “Her devotion to duty is an example to us all.”