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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

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.

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