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The ballrooms of Jane Austen’s Britain have been hailed in literature and period dramas as a marriage market where young men and women could meet and mingle. The ballroom set the scene for Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy’s first encounter at Meryton’s assembly rooms in Pride and Prejudice (1813), and…

Allies of Boris Johnson were criticised by the Privileges Committee over their response to the Partygate report

Well, that was quick. This week Liz Truss resigned. She's left her party, and country, in a shambolic state.

Truss beats George Canning, who was prime minister for 119 days in 1827.

Liz Truss announced her resignation on October 20 2022, 44 days after taking office. The departure makes her the UK’s shortest-serving prime minister. But who did she replace to earn this undesirable accolade?

Yesterday, as Liz Truss announced her resignation, she propelled herself into the history books as Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister. This was a record previously held by one George Canning, who died of pneumonia in 1827. This PM however was infamously outlived by a lettuce. This is what happens when idolatory…

Milk, ill advised celebrity marriages and even hairstyles have outlasted the shortest serving PM in British history

Prime Minister Liz Truss announced her resignation this afternoon

Liz Truss resigned as prime minister on Thursday 44 days after starting the job, making her Britain's shortest-serving premier. Below are the country's other leaders who did not make it through their first year. George Canning - 118 days The Tory statesman's time in office was cut short by death,…