John McDonnell urges Tory MPs to vote down Budget if Philip Hammond fails to halt universal credit rollout
John McDonnell urges Tory MPs to vote down Budget if Philip Hammond fails to halt universal credit rollout
He also accused government of a 'callous complacency' over the rollout of the major welfare reform
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Philip Hammond says universal credit is here to stay
Philip Hammond says universal credit is here to stay
Chancellor unveils extra investment as Labour calls for benefit to be fixed before next stage of rollout
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Budget 2018: Philip Hammond says no deal Brexit would leave him with no choice but to rip up plans for economy
Budget 2018: Philip Hammond says no deal Brexit would leave him with no choice but to rip up plans for economy
Leaving the European Union without a deal would leave Philip Hammond with no choice but to rip up his plans for the economy and would require a new Budget, he admitted today.
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Revealed: How universal credit is fuelling Britain’s homelessness crisis
Observer investigation finds system in chaos, putting chancellor under pressure to change tack
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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No-deal Brexit would require a new Budget, Chancellor admits
Mr Hammond also indicates Treasury would be unable to fulfil the PM's commitment to end era of austerity if negotiators failed to secure deal
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Key points from budget 2018 – at a glance
Philip Hammond has delivered his budget – here are the main points, with political analysisBudget 2018 – live updates
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK