GMB's Adil Ray quizzes former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng Former Conservative MP Kwasi Kwarteng was questioned for his actions during his short stint as Chancellor of the Exchequer, this morning. Good Morning Britain host Adil Ray ripping into the former politician as they clashed on the ITV breakfast show - Resulting in fans saying it's "time to leave" for the ITV host. Mr Kwarteng admitted that he "was not embarrassed" by his economic decisions in government - Despite reportedly adding to the pressures of the cost of living crisis.
Mishearing Adil asked: "You said you're more than embarrassed?" Kwarteng replied: "No, I'm not embarrassed." Adil sounded perplexed as he repeated: "You're not?" The former politician replied: "No, I'm saying that I was involved in policy. I wanted to lower taxes and we all know what happened there.
But I think the fundamental issue is if you don't have growth then you're going to have to pay for public spending." Adil saw it as the perfect opportunity to grill him as he said: "You did play a big role, you were Chancellor. You did play a big, significant part.
Were you not embarrassed or hold any repsonsibility at all?" READ MORE GMB fans 'switch off' as presenter returns after ‘longest break ever' [LATEST] Kwasi Kwarteng said he wasn't embarrassed by his actions (Image: ITV) Mr Kwarteng stuttered and spoke over him before saying: "I hold responsibility. Absolutely." Directing his attention to the current Labour party, he continued: "That's one o.