Rishi Sunak today refused to apologise for the damage inflicted on the UK by Liz Truss - days after his predecessor said she had no regrets.
The under-fire current PM was challenged at an unusually non-confrontational PMQs dominated by discussion of the war in Ukraine.
Earlier this week Ms Truss blamed others for her failure in a much-criticised 'comeback' causing yet another headache for Mr Sunak.
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn told MPs: "In recent days the former Prime Minister said she doesn't regret her time in office.
"Does the Prime Minister regret her time in office?"
As politicians from all sides of the chamber laughed, Mr Sunak responded: "I'm grateful to all my predecessors for the contribution they make to public life."
The SNP head persisted, saying: "Let's reflect on the damage that was caused - £30 billion wiped off the UK economy, pension funds brought to the brink of collapse, the pound reaching parity with the dollar and interest rates for mortgage holders right across these Isles soaring.
"The former Prime Minister won't apologise for the damage that she's caused, so on behalf of the Tory party, will he apologise for her?"
The uncomfortable-looking PM told the Commons: "On the first day I took office I said mistakes had been made."
Earlier this week whining Ms Truss has claimed it is “unfair” for struggling families to blame her for soaring mortgage rates.
The unapologetic ex-PM refused to accept responsibility for tanking the economy as she continued her shameless bid to whitewash her appalling record.
In her first interview since leaving No10, Ms Truss dismissed complaints that households have been lumbered with higher mortgage costs thanks to her botched mini-Budget.
Ms Truss was forced out of Downing Street after just 49 days after she announced a tax-cutting bonanza, with giveaways for the super-rich.
Asked by the Spectator if she regrets running for the top job, Ms Truss said: “No, I don’t regret it.”
She added: “I definitely want to be part of promoting a pro-growth agenda, I definitely want to carry on as an MP. I’m positive about the future of Britain and I’m positive about the future of the Conservative Party.
“I think we need to start building more of a strong intellectual base. But I’m not desperate to get back into Number 10, no.”
Mortgage rates have risen dramatically since Ms Truss entered No10 this summer.
The cost of a two-year fixed-rate mortgage stood at an eye-watering 5.75% last month, according to Moneyfacts, compared to 3.95% in August, the month before her disastrous mini-budget.
The under-pressure Prime Minister today welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has made a surprise visit to the UK for the first time since the Russian invasion began nearly a year ago.
His plane touched down at Stansted Airport at 10.22am for the surprise trip, where he was met on the tarmac by Mr Sunak.
Mr Starmer told the House of Commons: "He symbolises the resolve and the bravery of his people."
The heroic war leader travelled to London with the Prime Minister in a motorcade and the pair walked up Downing Street together where a red carpet was laid out.
Applause could be heard from staff behind the famous black door as Mr Zelensky arrived, which is highly unusual when a foreign leader visits No10.
Mr Zelensky thanked Britain for its "big support from the first days of full-scale invasion" as he went inside to hold talks with Mr Sunak after the Prime Minister announced plans to train Ukrainian pilots to allow them to fly sophisticated NATO-standard fighter jets.
Mr Zelensky and Mr Sunak will visit Ukrainian troops being trained in Britain later today.
Earlier today the new Tory Party chairman warned that the government faces a difficult time in coming months.
In a message to Tory supporters, urging them to become members and help swell the party's war chest, Greg Hands said "the next 18 months will see us win or lose the next general election", in a hint that Rishi Sunak could go to the country in September next year.
May's elections will give an early indication of the scale of the challenge facing Mr Sunak following months of opinion polls giving Labour a clear lead.
Mr Hands told GB News: "It's not a secret to say that this year's local elections will be a difficult set of local elections for the party.
"But the important thing is that we do as well as we can and set the platform for a general election next year."
He told Sky News that the party "is overall in good shape".
"Membership is improving, the financial position of the party, I think, is improving. I'm definitely up for it. I know Rishi Sunak is up for it.
"We're really looking forward to taking on Sir Keir Starmer's unreformed Labour Party and the other parties as well.
"I think the Conservative Party will have a really good story to tell at next year's general election and we're definitely looking forward to it."
