Chancellor Jeremy Hunt replaced Downing Street carpets to address a flea problem mentioned by Liz Truss.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt replaced the Downing Street carpets at "vast" personal expense to address a flea problem mentioned by Liz Truss in her book. Hunt, who now lives in the same flat as Truss, defended her desire to reduce taxes but criticized her approach. Truss claimed the flat was infested with fleas, possibly due to Boris Johnson's dog, but there was no conclusive evidence. Hunt confirmed his more drastic and expensive approach to tackle the problem.

April 17, 2024
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