Hugh O'Leary
 Hugh O'Leary     (Accountant) | |
|---|---|
 Hugh hands Liz her acceptance speech as the new Leader of the Conservative Party | |
| Born | July 1974 |
| Alma mater | London School of Economics |
| Spouse | Liz Truss |
Hugh O'Leary is a British tax accountant who is married to UK Prime Minister Liz Truss.[1]
Liz Truss won the 2022 Conservative Party leadership contest on 5 September 2022 and succeeded Boris Johnson as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on 6 September 2022.[2]
Hugh O'Leary thus became Britain's 3rd First Gentleman (after Sir Denis Thatcher and Sir Philip May).[3]
US/UK trade
In September 2019, at a dinner hosted by his wife Liz Truss in London's Guildhall, Hugh O'Leary heard US Vice President Mike Pence say:
"As I told Prime Minister Johnson today, we believe a free trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom could increase trade between our two countries three or four times. And we’re already going to work on that free trade agreement. When you’re ready, we’ll be ready. In fact, the President told me today to tell Prime Minister Johnson that when Brexit is complete, we will begin negotiations on a free trade agreement right away. Our message is clear: The minute the UK is out, America is in ... The United States stands without apology for a strong, prosperous, and free United Kingdom. We always have."[4]
References
- ↑ "Who is Liz Truss’ husband Hugh O'Leary – and what is her real name?"
- ↑ "Liz Truss Will Become Prime Minister After Winning The Conservative Leadership Contest"
- ↑ "Tory leadership: How will the new party leader and PM be chosen?"
- ↑ "Liz Truss and Mike Pence looked forward to a US-UK Free Trade Agreement at the International Trade Dinner held at the Guildhall"
