Liz Truss demanded a chilled bottle of sauvignon blanc in the fridge of every hotel room she stayed in, it has been revealed.
Embassies around the world were sent detailed instructions before her visits, including a warning there should “absolutely no mayonnaise on anything, ever”.
The superstar-style list of requests also made clear that while Ms Truss enjoyed double espressos, she should not be served “big brand coffee”.
The shortest-serving PM in British history is the subject of new biography Out of the Blue, which reveals her travel habits.
Among the book’s claims are that by the time she was appointed foreign secretary in September 2021, she had “become very particular about what she expected from officials on a foreign trip.”
“While not a formal ‘rider’ in the style of a travelling rock star, orders were sent ahead to embassies around the world with details of what she would expect on a visit,” it said.
The bullet point list of demands read: “Double espressos served in a flat-white-sized takeaway cup.
“No big-brand coffee, independent producers only, except Pret if in the UK.
“No pre-made or plastic-packed sandwiches — nothing to be served that has not been freshly prepared.
“Bagels or sushi for lunch — absolutely no mayonnaise on anything, ever.
“A bottle of sauvignon blanc provided in the fridge of any overnight accommodation.”
Kirsty Buchanan, who was an aide to Ms Truss during her time as justice secretary, told the book’s authors she “drinks about 42,000 espressos a day or she used to when I worked for her”.
Last week it was reported Ms Truss and her husband Hugh shared a bottle of sauvignon blanc from the fridge in the No10 flat on the night before she announced she would resign.
