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Liz Truss vs. lettuce: UK prime minister outlasted by livestreamed vegetable

British tabloid The Daily Star is celebrating after a head of lettuce purchased at the store and livestreamed to readers successfully outlasted Prime Minister Liz Truss.

A humble piece of produce outlasted the United Kingdom's most recent prime minister.

U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday after less than two months in office amid pressure following a reversal of economic policies that led to economic instability.

UK PRIME MINISTER LIZ TRUSS RESIGNS AFTER LESS THAN 2 MONTHS IN OFFICE

The Daily Star newspaper took the opportunity to celebrate – the outlet has been livestreaming a head of store-bought lettuce via their website and challenged Truss to last longer than the slowly wilting vegetable.

Truss announced her resignation a day after she defiantly declared that she is "a fighter and not a quitter."

UK PM TRUSS DEFIANTLY STATES ‘I AM A FIGHTER’ AFTER CALLS FOR HER RESIGNATION

Ultimately, however, she said that circumstances have changed.

The Daily Star and its head of lettuce have championed the news of Truss' resignation, spinning bright lights and blasting upbeat music.

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The lettuce – dressed in a blonde wig with fake hands and eyes – bears a large smile and is now surrounded with celebratory alcoholic beverages.

The Daily Star promises that the head of lettuce will "address the nation" later Thursday about its victory.

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