China News Service, October 19th. According to British media news, on the 18th local time, British Prime Minister Truss held a cabinet meeting, saying that in terms of reducing public spending, there will be "difficult decisions" in the future.

Data map: British Prime Minister Truss.

　　The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported that half a month ago, Truss also said that he would be "committed" to the triple lock-in of pensions (the basic state pension is increased annually according to the highest of CPI, income rise rate or 2.5%). ), but at the meeting on the 18th, it said that it "does not make any commitments" to government spending.

　　According to reports, if the triple lock-in of pensions is achieved, the state pension will increase by about 10% in April 2023, which can help pensioners reduce financial pressure during the cost of living crisis.

　　The British "Guardian" reported that the Prime Minister's official spokesman has repeatedly refused to promise guaranteed pensions.

The "Guardian" believes that in terms of public spending cuts, the fields of health, education and welfare will be hit.

　　A government official said departments were already preparing for cuts that were "far higher" than previously planned.

　　The "Guardian" analysis said that Truss's current position is still unstable, and in fact "handed power to (new Chancellor of the Exchequer) Hunt".

The crisis now continues due to public spending cuts and the triple lock-in of pensions.

　　About 83% of 530 Conservative Party members surveyed by the British public opinion data analysis company on October 17 and 18 believe that Truss is not doing a good job as prime minister, and about half of respondents (55%) think she should Resign.

　　On September 23, the British government announced the country's largest tax cut in 50 years, but it caused market turmoil and was questioned and criticized by the outside world.

Under heavy pressure, on October 14, Kwoten resigned as Chancellor of the Exchequer.

　　On October 17, the new British Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, issued a statement saying that "almost all" of the tax cuts in the large-scale tax cut plan announced by the government in September this year will be cancelled.

Truss said in an interview with the media on October 17 that he apologized for his mistakes.