Overview

• Mark Field, a former Conservative MP, revealed details of his 18-month affair with Liz Truss in his memoir, 'The End of an Era,' which is being serialized in the Mail on Sunday.
• The affair, which began in 2003 when Truss was seeking a parliamentary seat, reportedly ended Field's marriage while Truss remained married to her husband, Hugh O’Leary.
• Field characterizes Truss as ambitious and energetic but critiques her lack of self-awareness and leadership abilities, which he believes contributed to her brief and tumultuous tenure as prime minister.
• The memoir has faced criticism for its sensationalized tone and for monetizing a private relationship, with some commentators expressing sympathy for Truss and her family.
• Field's account has reignited public interest in Truss’s political career and personal life, with mixed reactions to the motivations and implications of his revelations.