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Things that lasted more than Liz Truss’ time as UK Prime Minister

Things that lasted more than Liz Truss' time as UK Prime Minister
Oct 20 2022 Share

In a news headline that echoed across the world, Liz Truss has just resigned as UK Prime Minister, bringing a some-45-day tenure to an end after weeks of controversy… here are a few things which lasted longer.

Kim K & Kris Humphries’ marriage

Kim Kardashian’s 72-day marriage to American former professional basketball Kris Humphries outlasted Liz Truss’ Prime Ministership by 28 days. The U.S. influencers’ marriage become a global meme after the couple broke ties only a few weeks after their wedding.

The Tesco Lettuce

Initially erected as a caricature of Truss herself, a Tesco-purchased head of lettuce costing 68 cents became the stuff of national interest after UK newspaper The Daily Star asked whether it would actually manage to outlast Liz Truss as UK PM… well, there you have it.

Boris Johnson

After his dramatic hasta la vista exit, Boris Johnson’s term as UK Prime Minister became one of the shortest in modern history. In between shocking statements and utterings of absolute nonsense, Johnson’s tenure was definitely memorable, but Truss’ time truly topped it. What’s more is that many are calling for Johnson’s return to the Prime Minister seat.

A Nokia 3310’s battery life

Everyone knows that this iconic phone’s endurance is the stuff of legend and whether it’s being thrown down a few floors or left untouched for days, we’re sure it can go the distance. You think Liz Truss faced difficult situations, imagine this phone in the 2000s.

A carton of long-life milk

If preserved in decent temperatures, an unopened carton of long-life milk can have a shelf life of between six and nine months. Of course, the conditions of your kitchen cupboard are much less distressing than the UK’s socioeconomic status at the moment, but we’re fairly certain that it would last more than 45 days.

What else do you know lasted longer?

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Liz Truss resigns as UK Prime Minister

Liz Truss resigns as UK Prime Minister
Oct 20 2022 Share

In a moment of breaking news in the United Kingdom, it appears that Liz Truss has resigned as UK Prime Minister.

In a meeting with 1922 Committee chairman Sir Graham Brady, it was agreed that a leadership election will be held next week, with Truss to remain prime minister until a successor is elected.

Earlier today, Truss told journalists that she took office at a time of “great economic and international instability”, going on to state “I recognise, given the situation I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected by the Conservative Party.”

Truss spent a total of 45 days in office, making it the shortest Prime Minister tenure in the country’s history.

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WATCH: Chaos in St. Paul’s Bay as fight breaks out at bus stop

Oct 20 2022 Share

Yet another fight has broken out in Malta streets, this time in St. Paul’s Bay, where two men appear to be locked in fisticuffs in Mosta Road.

 

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Two men appear to be coming into blows before being held back two of their respect acquaintances before one of the individuals boards a Valletta-bound bus.

At the end of the video, one of the men grabs a rubbish-ridden cardboard box from the pavement and throws it at the departing bus, with the contents of the box flying onto the street.

The reason for the altercation is so far unknown.

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Students, Sandra Gauci & administration address Junior College’s SERIOUS toilet problem

Students, Sandra Gauci & administration address Junior College's SERIOUS toilet problem
Oct 20 2022 Share

On Wednesday, ADPD’s Sandra Gauci took to Facebook to shed light on the seemingly critical bathroom situation at the Ġ.F. Abela Junior College.

Gauci revealed that a huge number of people have been ‘facing problems when it comes to basic human conditions’, highlighting that in the entire school, only one of 12 bathrooms is open for girls.

“There have been people bringing in bottles so that they could use them. With lines taking up 15 minutes of your time to get in there,” Gauci wrote.

Speaking to Malta Daily, a number of Junior College students confirmed that multiple bathrooms cannot be accessed, with particular reference to female bathrooms. One student in particular argued that a lot of time is wasted during lectures as students would need to walk a considerable amount to access an open and function bathroom.

Addressing such issues, a Junior College administration spokesperson told Malta Daily that, due to a number of urgent unforeseen works, a total of 8 toilets (3 for males, 2 for females and 3 gender neutral facilities) had to be closed.

The administration stated that more toilet facilities are available in all blocks, floors and other areas and that the college is currently communicating with all students to direct them to all remaining available facilities, which amount to a total of 19 toilet facilities with multiple cubicles.

“Work to prevent further damage and to fix the problem has started and should be finalised in the shortest possible time. We understand the discomfort and the inconvenience caused. We assure that we have been handling the situation with urgency. We appeal to the cooperation and patience of the College Community.”

What do you make of this situation?

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