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Lettuce Outlasts Liz Truss as Prime Minister

A Head of Veggie Reigns Supreme

In a bizarre twist of fate, a head of lettuce purchased for a mere 60 pence (68 cents) at a Tesco grocery store has outlasted Liz Truss's tenure as British Prime Minister. The lettuce became an internet sensation after the Daily Star set up a live stream comparing its longevity with Truss's political career.

A Caricature of Decay

As Truss's premiership crumbled, the lettuce became a symbol of her fading power. The live stream, aptly titled "Lettuce Liz Truss," captured the gradual wilting and decomposition of the vegetable, mirroring the decline of Truss's leadership.

The lettuce even outlasted Truss's official resignation on Thursday. As the pound fell and the country grappled with economic turmoil, the lettuce remained steadfast, defying the odds and becoming an unlikely beacon of stability.

Disco Lights and a Crown

To mark the occasion of Truss's resignation, the Daily Star put out disco lights and a small crown, proclaiming the lettuce the new "Prime Minister of the United Kingdom." The surreal scene, broadcast live to the world, underscores the absurdity of the situation and the mockery that has surrounded Truss's brief and tumultuous time in office.

As of Friday morning, the lettuce continues to outlast Truss, a testament to the fragility of political power and the enduring nature of even the most unlikely of symbols.