Wednesday 19 October proved to be the 24 hours that ended Liz Truss’s short premiership. It will go down as one of the most chaotic days in Conservative party history. But it matters more than another prime minister taking the reins in yet another turbulent year of British politics. It matters because for many in the country, that day will indelibly have changed how they think of politics and the kind of country we have become. It was a dawning realisation that, as millions face financial hardship and the choice of heating or eating, MPs once again put party before country to show just how disconnected politics was from the real world.
Writer and journalist Liv Little and Observer critic Miranda Sawyer get notes from editors all the time – now it’s their turn to hand them out. Every Wednesday morning, Liv and Miranda weigh in on the latest cultural happenings, from reality TV meltdowns and art house films, to gallery openings and TikTok trends. Smart, funny, and full of sharp observations. We Have Notes is culture with commentary.