Liz Truss has published a book about her time in office without once mentioning the lettuce that became the symbol of her short-lived premiership. The former prime minister's latest work, Bank Job, runs to 94 pages and focuses on the people she holds responsible for her turbulent spell in Downing Street.
The Daily Star's 60p iceberg lettuce became a global talking point after the newspaper challenged it to outlast Truss's leadership. The lettuce won, surviving beyond her 49 days in Number 10, while Truss was removed from office.
Book Blames Bank, Civil Servants and Journalists
In Bank Job, Truss points the finger at the Bank of England, civil servants, journalists and fellow Conservatives for her downfall. Critics have been harsh in their assessment, with one reviewer describing the book as “without question the most deranged” he had ever reviewed.
Others branded her attempt to justify her economic policies “preposterous”, accusing her of failing to accept responsibility for the chaos caused by her mini-budget, which sent financial markets into turmoil.
Truss Claims Establishment Conspiracy
Truss insists she was the victim of powerful figures who conspired to bring down her government. Writing on X, she said: “The establishment attacks on me are getting more and more deranged. I note they are not attacking on the basis of facts and evidence.”
Social media users responded with mockery, including an AI-generated image reimagining the book cover as “Nut Job”. One person asked: “How do I order zero copies please?” Another branded her a “delusional idiot”, while a further comment read: “I'm glad to see you don't fall into the trap of overthinking things…”
The lettuce's victory made headlines worldwide, cementing its place in the story of Truss's premiership, yet the book contains no reference to it.
