What's happening? 

She will go down in history as Britain's shortest-serving leader ever. Yesterday, Liz Truss walked out into Downing Street10 Downing Street, in central London, has been the official home of the UK prime minister since 1735. and said she was stepping down as prime ministerA prime minister is the head of government in a country with a parliamentary system. , just a month and a half after starting the job. 

By the end of next week, Britain will have a new prime minister. Like Liz Truss, they will be chosen by Conservative partyA British political party. Members are known as Tories. politicians and members.

But some think that people across Britain should have a say in who the country's next leader is. This is why they are calling for a general election - a national vote where everyone can decide which party they want to run the country.  

Should there be a general election?

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Yes! Liz Truss was chosen by only a few people. Her replacement should be chosen by people across Britain. 

No! A general election would cause more weeks of uncertainty. Britain needs a new leader as soon as possible.