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Jeremy Hunt named chancellor after Kwasi Kwarteng confirms sacking on Twitter amid UK tax U-turn

Kwarteng is now on record for being among the chancellors serving the shortest time

Friday 14 October 2022 at 12:11

Kwasi Kwarteng is among those serving the shortest time as UK chancellor
Kwasi Kwarteng is among those serving the shortest time as UK chancellor Photo: Getty Images

Prime Minister Liz Truss named Jeremy Hunt as chancellor after Kwasi Kwarteng said he was asked to resign from the position.

In a letter, Truss, thanked Kwarteng.