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My affair with Liz Truss ruined my marriage, admits former Tory MP
Mark Field, former MP, details his affair with Liz Truss, shortest-serving UK prime minister, leading to marriage breakdown. They met in 2002, started working together, and spent increasing time together, with Truss displaying intense focus on success and politics. Their relationship began at a Conservative Party Conference and evolved into regular meetings and phone calls. Full Article
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