Jeremy Hunt tackled the flea problem Liz Truss highlighted in Downing Street by replacing the carpets at "vast" personal expense.The Chancellor, who was brought in by Ms Truss to clear up the economic mess created by the mini-budget, said he had also dealt with the problems in the No 11 flat.Mr Hunt defended Ms Truss's desire as prime minister to slash taxes but said "she went about it the wrong way".

Jeremy Hunt tackled the flea problem Liz Truss highlighted in Downing Street by replacing the carpets at "vast" personal expense.The Chancellor, who was brought in by Ms Truss to clear up the economic mess created by the mini-budget, said he had also dealt with the problems in the No 11 flat.Mr Hunt defended Ms Truss's desire as prime minister to slash taxes but said "she went about it the wrong way".