One other day, one other spherical of Tory chaos.
However whereas the pound bounces across the backside and mortgage charges surge, the slither of a silver lining is the standard of the content material on Twitter.
On Friday, the catastrophic mini-budget struck once more as Liz Truss sacked her chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng as she deserted plans to freeze company tax.
A part of a determined try to avoid wasting her premiership noticed Truss appoint Jeremy Hunt as Kwarteng’s alternative within the Treasury, which was adopted by a press convention that was as quick because it was unapologetic.
Many political reporters, chatting with Tory MPs, instructed the media briefing – eight minutes, simply 4 questions – made issues worse. You’ll be able to see why they could say that.
Talking of time, right here’s a useful refresher.
For reference, the UK has now had 4 chancellors since July.
In the meantime, the brand new chancellor didn’t get off to the perfect begin.
And there was a reminder to not stand too near both of the highest two in authorities …
… particularly if they’re indulging in a spot of campanology.
And Britain seemed to be dwelling as much as its ‘Regular Island’ nickname.
Again in his constituency, Truss critic Michael Gove was getting on with enterprise.
No, there was completely no trolling happening as the previous cupboard minister referred to “journey hazards”, “robust management”, “funding pressures” and “recruitment and retention”.
And Ed Miliband had been saving one within the chamber for seven years.
As ever, The Thick Of It acquired there first.
And shortly got here the memes.
