Liz Truss is the nation’s new PM – 23 funniest tweets to help pierce the gloom just a little bit
Liz Truss was officially installed as the nation’s new prime minister today after Boris Johnson finally exited Downing Street.
NEW: Liz Truss is now Britain’s prime minister – the fourth in just over six years. pic.twitter.com/62uB1tPguB
— Pippa Crerar (@PippaCrerar) September 6, 2022
Our new leader was due to speak to the nation for the first time in her new capacity on Tuesday afternoon.
And while we try to get our heads around the idea that Liz Truss really is in charge, these 23 funny tweets should help take the edge off just a little bit.
1.
If you think you’re having a tough day spare a thought for the Queen. She’s got to have a meeting with Boris Johnson and, when that’s done, she’s got to have a meeting with Liz Truss too.
— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) September 6, 2022
2.
Imposter syndrome be gone. If Liz Truss can be Prime Minister you can do LITERALLY ANYTHING.
— Lizzie Streeter (@lizzietweeter) September 5, 2022
3.
The whole country on hearing that I'm about to become Prime Minister (sound up): pic.twitter.com/yptL4nCALR
— Parody Rishi Sunak (@Parody_PM) September 5, 2022
4.
As Truss succeeds Johnson, I am reminded of a time I had norovirus on holiday. I had been wracked by vomiting until I wished I was dead, and when it finally subsided, along came a merciless onslaught of diarrhoea.
— Chris Brookmyre (@cbrookmyre) September 5, 2022
5.
Time to start wondering which campaign pledge Truss will abandon first.
— James O'Brien (@mrjamesob) September 6, 2022
6.
Knowing my luck Liz Truss will cut the energy prices now i've bought a new kettle.
— 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 (@pearlylondon) September 5, 2022
7.
I think, on balance, it was the raw charisma that swung it.
— Sue Perkins 💙 (@sueperkins) September 5, 2022
8.
for a whole hour or so today in between Boris Johnson handing over to Liz Truss Britain had no Prime Minister which was obviously a huge fucking improvement
— dave ❄️ 🥕 🧻 (@mrdavemacleod) September 6, 2022
9.
I wish people wouldn’t just nick jokes on the internet without attribution or credit. This is Joe Lycett’s gag. pic.twitter.com/pKx4kT2f8Y
— Joel Morris (@gralefrit) September 6, 2022
10.
what if I don’t Truss Liz?
— Scully (@isthatscully) September 5, 2022
11.
https://twitter.com/Tweet_Dec/status/1567039809427841024?s=20&t=5EOWHV5roaSsXxz21CxRsA
12.
Here's an extended cut of the awkward pause after Liz Truss says Boris Johnson was admired. Bit of fun. pic.twitter.com/AhL7u7aYKo
— Matthew Highton (@MattHighton) September 5, 2022