Never have we ever! Liz Truss goes from “I’m a fighter not a quitter” to quitting within less than 24 hours…another u-turn. UK political chaos-October 20, 2020

Liz Truss resigns, after 44 days in office (September 6-October 20) becoming shortest-serving prime minister in UK history.

Liz Truss has resigned as UK prime minister after 44 days in office https://t.co/VwcQxFTnu4 pic.twitter.com/TftXxcJOdE
— Bloomberg (@business) October 20, 2022

The jokes were rolling out faster than leaves falling from sycamore trees, and will likely keep rolling for a long time:

BREAKING NEWS:

🚨 THE LETTUCE HAS OFFICIALLY OUTLASTED LIZ TRUSS AND WON 🚨

ALL HAIL THE LETTUCE.

🥗🥗🥗 https://t.co/o1zi8UEXXd
— Daily Star (@dailystar) October 20, 2022

As one BBC commentator noted, Liz Truss will likely be a feature of pub quizzes for all time.

Well, they said a day in a long time in politics!

Author: Dennis G Jones (aka 'The Grasshopper')

Retired International Monetary Fund economist. My blog is for organizing my ideas and thoughts about a range of topics. I was born in Jamaica, but spent 30 years being educated, living, and working in the UK. I lived in the USA for two decades, and worked and travelled abroad, extensively, throughout my careers and for pleasure. My views have a wide international perspective. Father of 3 girls. Also, married to an economist. :) View all posts by Dennis G Jones (aka 'The Grasshopper')

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