Fergus Finlay: Liz Truss marks a downward step in decline of trust in British politics

Almost everyone believed that Boris Johnson was as low as trust in politics could fall. Truss, it transpires, can go lower

British prime minister Liz Truss has had a very shaky start to the leadership and the opinion polls say that people have had enough of the Tories.

YOU fall in love with Donegal. It’s impossible not to. Its scenery, its lakes and mountains, and seas. Its towns and villages — Portsalon, Rathmullan, Ramelton, Downings, and Creeslough. Its people — there’s a warmth and openness to the welcome throughout Donegal that is quite unique in the world.

Above all maybe its peace. You can almost feel your heart rate slowing as you cross into the county. A week or a fortnight will go by and you’ll suddenly realise that all the stress in your life has drifted away. There’s something in the air, most of the time, that is quite glorious.