Some Bristolians were still unaware this afternoon (October 19) Prime Minister Liz Truss had announced she was resigning after some 45 days as leader of the Conservative Party, when Bristol Live ventured along Gloucester Road to gauge reaction. Others had not stopped talking about it with friends, colleagues and family since the news broke.
"You only have to look at the memes", one said in reference to the latest jokes around which would last longer - a lettuce or Liz Truss. Another asked: "Has she really gone then?", though wasn't at all surprised when told she had resigned just a few hours ago.
One Bristol worker, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "It's so funny because just yesterday me and my sister were talking about how we didn't think Liz Truss would last the rest of the year. It's unbelievable."
