Embattled UK leader Liz Truss says she’s ‘not a quitter’

By JILL LAWLESS
Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Liz Truss has insisted she is “a fighter and not a quitter” as she faced down a hostile opposition and fury from her own Conservative Party over her botched economic plan. Truss made a public apology to Parliament during a session of Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday. Her appearance came two days after newly appointed Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt ripped up the tax-cutting package unveiled by Truss’ government less than a month ago. Some lawmakers shouted “Resign!” as she spoke. A package of unfunded tax cuts Truss’ government announced Sept. 23 sparked turmoil on financial markets, hammered the value of the pound and increased the cost of U.K. government borrowing.