Rishi Sunak said the measures for the UK economy outlined in the spring statement were a “progressive” package that would not increase inflationary pressures.
He replied to Labor MP Angela Eagle, who said he had not helped people on welfare cope with soaring energy prices, as she told the Chancellor he had made real welfare cuts and pushed 1.3 million people into “absolute poverty”. .
Mr. Sunak was questioned by MPs on the Treasury Select Committee. He said he was putting “significant money” in the pockets of the less fortunate.
Reporting on the Federal Chancellor’s spring declaration
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