2006 saw Liz Truss be named in scandalous affair with Mark Field, her political mentor. According to theDaily MailTruss and Field had an 18-month-long affair that began soon after Truss started working for Field. Sources close to the pair revealed the affair began in 2004 and lasted until 2005 — although the insider suggested that the relationship continued for longer. Field, who was married, reportedly spoke out about his affair to his political circle. “These things happen, and of course it was a bit of a risk,”He allegedly told a friend. “But then these things always are a bit of a mess.”According to the publication, Field’s spouse, Michele filed for divorce from her husband citing Truss’ alleged affair as the reason.
Truss spoke out about the scandal many years later and said that her relationship with Hugh O’Leary was strong. “I’ve very much learned from the past,”Truss spoke to Eastern Daily Press (viaMirror U.K.). “Since this happened, we have become a lot stronger.”