Headlines in traditionally friendly Daily Mail, Sun and Telegraph make tough reading for chancellor
Autumn statement 2022: how it will affect householdsPolitics live: latest news and reaction
Jeremy Hunt has been accused of “hammering strivers” and giving an “indefensible reward” to wealthy homeowners, as Conservative-supporting newspapers and commentators piled the pressure on him over Thursday’s autumn statement.
Acknowledging the uproar across Friday’s front pages, the chancellor said he could not be accused of ducking “difficult decisions”, given the headlines.
Headlines in traditionally friendly Daily Mail, Sun and Telegraph make tough reading for chancellorAutumn statement 2022: how it will affect householdsPolitics live: latest news and reactionJeremy Hunt has been accused of “hammering strivers” and giving an “indefensible reward” to wealthy homeowners, as Conservative-supporting newspapers and commentators piled the pressure on him over Thursday’s autumn statement.Acknowledging the uproar across Friday’s front pages, the chancellor said he could not be accused of ducking “difficult decisions”, given the headlines. Continue reading…
