Prime minister in hole with time running short (4)

I believe the answer is:

pitt

(Other definitions for pitt that I've seen before include "Brad --, US actor" , "William --, early PM" , "William --, who became Prime Minister at 24" , "a name in politics once" , "Former Prime Minister" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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