Liz Truss' 'Jenga' lectern cost taxpayers £4,175 and was used for six weeks

The bizarre Jenga-style podium used by Liz Truss during her short reign as prime minister cost taxpayers nearly £4,200!

Liz TrussThe lectern was seen during Truss’ first speech outside Number 10 – a fitting omen, given that her premiership toppled faster than, well, a Jenga tower.

Two different versions were made for Truss, one paid by the Conservative Party and a second personalised one by the Government.crisis – one worsened by Truss’ disastrous mini-budget – it’s emerged just how much Truss’ wonky tower cost the country. ‘This grotesque monument to failure should serve as a reminder that the Tories should never again be trusted with the nation’s finances.’

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