Liz Truss has faced constant tests in the infancy of her premiership.
Forty-eight hours after being appointed by the Queen, the PM had to lead a nation in paying tribute to her.
Today the Commons chamber was a sea of black as MPs stood for a minute’s silence, and the prime minister was again tasked with capturing the mood of a country, reflecting the spirit and personality of a monarch, and marking the transition to a new reign.
In contrast to Liz Truss’s first speech standing alone in front of the door to Downing Street, in parliament she was surrounded by predecessors who have richer recollections of the Queen, and opposite Sir Keir Starmer who has greater experience leading a party from the despatch box.
The PM spoke of “one of the greatest leaders the world has ever known” who “generously shared with me her deep experience of government, even in those last days”.
Ms Truss’s contribution, however, is unlikely to be the moment those present will…
