Grinning Liz Truss says it's not her job to give mortgage advice because budget causes chaos

The shameless Prime Minister also appeared to blame the interest rate hike on the Bank of England and claimed that global economic pressure was responsible for the UK's woes - despite no other currency falling to the same extent

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Truss refuses to give advice on property purchases

Liz Truss smiled when asked what advice she would give to someone considering buying a home in the current climate - saying it's not her job.

The shameless Prime Minister also appeared to blame the rise in interest rates on the Bank of England and claimed global global economic pressure was to blame for the UK's woes - although none no other currency falls to the same extent.

When asked why she chose to lift the bonus cap for bankers rather than increase Universal Credit, the PM said she would make "no apologies" for wanting the city to London succeeds.

She and Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng face mounting pressure to do an about-face, as huge borrowing and massive taxes cause panic among traders and send the pound plummeting to its highest level on record.< /p>

Future homeowners now have to pay hundreds of pounds more each month as the measures cause unrest and drive up interest rates.

Earlier today The Mirror reported that banks were withdrawing mortgage offers in the crisis following the Tories' catastrophic mini budget.

Liz Truss laughed when asked what advice she would give to people considering getting a mortgage