After a day of being mostly absent without leave, Liz Truss crept out from under the desk to grant an interview to the BBC’s political editor, Chris Mason.
The two big takeaways were her apology – of sorts – and her insistence that she will lead the Tories at the next election.
"I will lead the Conservatives into the next general election"
If she thought the interview would pour oil, rather than tomato soup, on troubled waters, she was catastrophically mistaken.
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We’ve just celebrated the consecutive birthdays of P. G. Wodehouse and Oscar Wilde, two of the funniest writers in the history of our language. But neither of them could have come up with anything funnier than this headline. I mean, bless or what? https://t.co/58ZiTn1T9K
Liz Truss doing the Chris Mason interview: "The markets cant tank after I speak if I speak at 10pm at night when they're closed." pic.twitter.com/7gV5e0rbY7
Disastrous as Truss’ silence in Parliament today was, her interview with Chris Mason is a reminder that she is even worse when she opens her mouth. Crikey.
.@ChrisMasonBBC doing a good job in this interview … the same cannot he said for @trussliz … she just cannot do this job. Sorry but she can’t. It is awful to watch
Oooh, I do hope Truss really does lead the conservatives into the next election. That would be a laugh, and we could do with one of those. Ideally now.
This interview with Liz Truss by @ChrisMasonBBC is quite painful to watch. I can't quite understand why Liz Truss wants to remain as PM (then again I struggle to understand why anyone would put the self through it). I'm not certain after watching that she does.
‘I will lead the Conservatives into the next general election,’ says Liz Truss, like the person in the horror film who suggests checking out that weird house covered in blood
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-bowl-of-ramen-right-a-man-in-a-luchador-mask-cooking-at-a-montreal-festival.jpg?id=61440735&width=2000&height=1500&coordinates=155%2C0%2C156%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>Montreal's summer <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/eat-drink/" target="_blank">food scene</a> isn't slowing down, and one of the city's most mouthwatering <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-festivals" target="_blank">festivals</a> is about to roll back into town (Hey, that rhymes!)</p><p>From August 14 to 17, the 5th annual Festival Streetfood de Montréal is taking over the Clock Tower Pier in the Old Port, serving up flavours from more than 15 countries across Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Caribbean. You'll find grilled skewers from Thailand, takoyaki from Japan, tacos from Mexico, paella from Spain, and plenty more — all in one place.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-aFJO-Mg_i/?img_index=1" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Inspired by bustling <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/market-montreal" target="_blank">night markets</a> like the ones you'd find in Hong Kong or Kyoto, the setup includes over 40 food kiosks lining the pier in two long rows. There'll be charcoal grills, oversized pans, clouds of steam, and the smells of sizzling meat in the air. It's a full sensory experience, right down to the kitchen chatter happening in a dozen different languages.</p><p>Notable participants at this year's edition include Kwizinn, Boom J's, Chungchun, and many more.</p><p>And it's not just about the food. Each night will feature live DJ sets with sounds from Latin America, East Asia, the Middle East and the Caribbean. There'll also be cocktail stands, an inflatable playground for kids, chill-out zones, and even a massive beer pong setup. Plus, you can vote for your favourite kiosk.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CutNn60MjS9/?hl=en" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>The idea is to make it easy to try a bunch of things without breaking the bank. Most dishes cost between $3 and $16, with each kiosk limited to just two items over $10.</p><p>Whether you're going to snack your way through dinner or just want an excuse to hang by the water with something grilled in your hand, this is one of the best bites-for-your-buck festivals of the season.</p><h3>Festival Streetfood de Montréal</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-yt5NHAwkl/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p><strong><span>Where</span></strong>: Clock Tower Pier, Old Port of Montreal</p><ul><li>Closest metro: Champ-de-Mars</li><li>Payment: Cash and cards accepted</li></ul><p><strong><span>When</span></strong>:</p><ul><li>Thursday, August 14: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.</li><li>Friday, August 15: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.</li><li>Saturday, August 16: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.</li><li>Sunday, August 17: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.</li></ul><p><strong><span>Entry price</span></strong>:</p><ul><li>$4 at the door</li><li>$3 presale via <a href="https://bit.ly/billetterie-festival-streetfood-2025" target="_blank">this link</a></li><li>Free for kids 8 and under</li><li>Free for seniors 65 and up</li></ul><p><strong><span>More info</span></strong>: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FestivalStreetfoodMontreal" target="_blank">Festival Streetfood de Montréal on Facebook</a></p><p><br/></p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
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