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British Scandal: Liz Truss - Yes, it actually happened. The 49 day premiership of Liz Truss. The “I am a fighter and not a quitter” / “I am resigning” speeches being a day apart. And the lettuce that was given a celebratory party hat.

Matt Forde and Alice Levine’s popular storytelling podcast has now launched a four part series looking back at Britain’s shortest serving Prime Minister. Yes…four! Despite the short length of her term there’s enough material. There’s also a special additional episode, available in advance to Wondery+ subscribers, with reflections on the Liz Truss from Alistair Campbell and the “very right wing” Joe Lycett.

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