Jeremy Hunt has said he believes Liz Truss will still be prime minister at Christmas - despite five Conservative MPs already publicly calling for her to leave Number 10.
In an interview with Sky News political editor Beth Rigby, the new chancellor called on Conservative MPs to"give her a chance".
He also ruled out becoming prime minister himself, saying:"I rule it out, Mrs Hunt rules it out, three Hunt children rule it out." Asked"what is the point of Liz Truss", he replied:"She's prime minister, she has got important decisions to make. People who want her to go need to ask themselves whether more political instability is going to help keep mortgage rates down, keep interest rates down, calm the markets.
"I don't think political instability is the answer. She's been prime minister for about five weeks and we need to give her a chance."
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