However, as joyful as it is to watch the British public use humour to stick two fingers up to the news, it’s important to remember that Truss’s resignation is *a big deal*.

At a time when the country is facing what seems like endless uncertainty, the departure of a prime minister isn’t exactly good news – and many MPs and public figures have been taking to Twitter to share their thoughts on the situation.

MP Nadia Whittome said: “Liz Truss is gone. Good riddance. Since 2019 the Tories have given us:
• A PM who partied while people died, breaking his own laws, and lied about it
• A PM who crashed the economy within weeks by cutting taxed for the rich

“Enough is enough. #GeneralElectionNow.”

Meanwhile, barrister Jo Maugham added: “How many times must we go through this before, y’know, voters get a say?”

And Lord Sikka posted: “Liz Truss has resigned but will hang around for another week.

“She is the shortest-serving Prime Minister in Uk history.

“She will get £115,000 annual allowance for the rest of her life.

“We need a general election now, not another Tory party leadership election.”

Liz Truss resigns as prime minister: the best reactions from around the world