Liz Truss has resigned as Prime Minister after only six weeks on the job.
Truss has been in office for just 45 days. As a result, it marks the shortest tenure of any UK prime minister.
The second shortest-serving PM was George Canning, who served for 119 days before he died in 1827.
Liz Truss resigns as Prime Minister
She revealed that she will remain as prime minister until a successor has been chosen, and said a leadership vote would be held next week.
As the country descends further into mayhem and chaos, Twitter immediately exploded with countless memes poking fun at all the political drama.
While Truss is going to have plenty of time on her hands she may want to avoid Twitter at all costs.
Here’s a look at some of the funniest memes out there so far.
Lizz Truss arriving at the house of commons. pic.twitter.com/wDekpgsbBI
— Boyle (@Boyle_67) October 17, 2022
Liz Truss rn pic.twitter.com/bfLb20dBaV
— SMINTY (@smintyd) October 20, 2022
Married At First Sight UK 2022 lasted longer than Liz Truss's time as Prime Minister, but the jury is out on which was more chaotic.
— Rachel McGrath (@RachelMcGrath) October 20, 2022
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