Liz Truss has brought our divided nation together – in mockery of her | Emma Brockes
With that in mind, let’s turn to our old friend Liz Truss.
Key points
- But, as the recent history of the internet shows, the most forceful bonds are those forged against, rather than in favour of, something.
- Where, as we fight over what constitutes “wealth” and whether or not to go back in on Brexit, are the key sites of consensus?
- It’s an unusual position, isn’t it, wondering if we might owe a debt of gratitude to the former….
Though times are hard and days are dark, the former PM’s latest book reminds us of the fun to be had when a figure is so ridiculous but cannot see it In these times of social and political division, it’s worth doing a quick audit of what keeps us together.
The Celebrity Traitors and the gloriousness of Nigella on Bake Off may offer one area of unity; you can say the words “David Attenborough” to any sample of the population and elicit exactly the same murmur of approval.
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