A Record-Short Tenure
On September 6, 2022, Liz Truss became the UK’s Prime Minister. Her leadership faced immediate challenges, including economic turmoil sparked by her government’s proposed tax cuts. After just 45 days in office, on October 20, Truss announced her resignation, marking the shortest tenure of any British Prime Minister.
The Lettuce Challenge
A few days before her resignation, a satirical challenge was launched by the Daily Star—a livestream asking if a head of lettuce, costing just 60p, could outlast Truss’s time in office. The paper dressed the lettuce with googly eyes and a blonde wig, inviting viewers to watch its progress.
Truss Steps Down
As Truss’s political career unraveled, the lettuce remained fresh, amusing the public as they watched both events unfold in real-time. The lettuce “won” the challenge when Truss resigned on day 45.
The Lettuce That Outlasted a British Prime Minister 🥬
A Record-Short Tenure
On September 6, 2022, Liz Truss became the UK’s Prime Minister. Her leadership faced immediate challenges, including economic turmoil sparked by her government’s proposed tax cuts. After just 45 days in… pic.twitter.com/2SNFDSjKl0— Detective Tiger's Stories (@TigerDetective) October 23, 2024