Rishi Sunak Replaces Liz Truss's Signature Twisted Wooden Podium

The lecterns with a metal core that prevented leaders from blowing over usually take at least three weeks to manufacture at a cost of up to 4,000 pounds ($4,500), as per the The Daily Telegraph.

Rishi Sunak, the new Prime Minister of Britain replaced Liz Truss's signature lectern designed like a twisted stack of wooden blocks to opt for a shorter podium as soon as he took charge. Prime Ministers in the past gave their speeches from different lecterns showcasing their own unique style.

Last month the unusual appearance of the lectern sparked surprise when Truss used it during her first address at number 10 Downing Street, reported news agency AFP. All prime ministers in recent decades have used their own personalised lectern.

Varied designs of lecterns used in the past by British PMs

The lecterns with a metal core that prevented leaders from blowing over usually take at least three weeks to manufacture at a cost of up to 4,000 pounds ($4,500), according to The Daily Telegraph.

The former premier David Cameron's lectern was built to offer a "statesmanlike" look while Theresa May's was designed with a more "feminine" look.

Boris Johnson's lectern came with a two-tiered base and was the first to be a dark brown colour. On the other hand, Tony Blair went for a "basic floating shelf design" which Gordon Brown inherited.

Even as Truss's unsuccessful tenure as prime minister lasted for only seven weeks, the daily noted that her lectern had however been "well used".

Meanwhile, the address of the new Prime Minister outside Downing Street saw amplified musical message as one of the tunes for the arrival was from the "Star Wars" fan Sunak was "The Imperial March", Darth Vader's theme.

Meanwhile, the address of the new Prime Minister outside Downing Street saw an amplified musical message from the demonstrators. One of the tunes played during his arrival for the "Star Wars" fan Sunak was "The Imperial March", Darth Vader's theme.

In an hour from his meeting with King Charles II, the newly-elected prime minister on Tuesday sought resignation of several members of Liz Truss's team of ministers as a precursor to the announcement of his new cabinet, said sources as reported by The Guardian. Dominic Raab, who was formerly the Deputy PM for Boris Johnson, has been appointed as Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary, Downing Street said.