Liz Truss, who left the UK's highest office in October 2022, is no longer an unknown face.
Liz Truss not recognised by journalist and then washed away
Truss was Prime Minister of the UK for just 49 days before her sudden departure, so it was understandable that she was not immediately recognised by an ITV presenter at Goodwood Racecourse this week.
This is incredible in more ways than one, not least because I don't think there's another former PM who could go completely unnoticed in an interview. But also – most importantly – because it results in the BEST IMPROVISED STORY/SEGUE EVER on television. ~SS pic.twitter.com/qsdLzRAuCa
Racing specialist Matt Chapman was walking the parade ring asking spectators for tips when he came across successful racehorse owner Jim Hay and gave him some pointers.