Tory MPs vote down emergency budget to tackle cost of living crisis

The Metro says Tory MPs have voted down plans to trigger an emergency budget despite the worsening cost of living crisis.

The Labour amendment to the Queen’s Speech was defeated by 312 to 229 tonight.

It comes on the same day inflation shot up to its highest level in 40 years, sparking warnings the UK is headed for a recession.

Last night, Tories also voted against Labour’s proposal for a windfall tax that the party said could save struggling families around £600 a year.

Earlier, Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves tore into the government, branding ministers ‘out of touch’ and ‘out of ideas’.

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