Mark Field first met Liz Truss at the Conservative Party Conference in October 2002, where they bonded over their shared political interests, shortly after he began noticing issues in his own marriage.

Their friendship intensified into an affair by the end of 2003, despite both being married at the time, with Field's marriage to Michele deteriorating.

Their relationship faced public scrutiny, particularly when rumors of their affair circulated during Truss's political career, especially during her candidacy for MP.

Field highlights Truss's rise to Prime Minister in 2022, noting her ambition and resilience but also her lack of self-awareness and practical leadership skills.

The article concludes with Field's reflections on his own political career, including a controversial incident in 2019 that led to his suspension as a minister.

Throughout their relationship, Truss often attempted to cool things down, but Field would step back, leading her to reconnect after a few weeks, highlighting the complexities of their affair.

After Truss lost the 2005 election by a narrow margin, their relationship briefly rekindled, but it soon fizzled due to absences caused by parliamentary duties and family commitments.

Field reflects on Truss's political career, praising her ambition and intelligence but criticizing her inability to deliver substantial results during her time in office.

As their affair unfolded, Field's marriage was ending while Truss remained married to Hugh O'Leary, creating contrasting dynamics in their personal lives.

He expressed doubts about her leadership abilities and questioned the feasibility of her proposed economic policies during her brief tenure as Prime Minister.

The affair was characterized by excitement and secrecy, with both parties grappling with feelings of guilt and indecision.

The affair became public in 2006, with Truss later expressing regret and referring to it as a mistake in a BBC interview.