Synopsis
Laura examines Boris Johnson’s relationship with the truth and his downfall. And when Liz Truss wreaks economic and political havoc, the Tories remove a second PM in 45 days.
- Programme: Laura Kuenssberg: State of Chaos
- Episode: 03: Johnson/Truss
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2023
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