Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves will continue her party’s criticism of the Government’s economic record ahead of elections in May.
Rachel Reeves is set to make another attack on the Government’s economic record during a visit to Blackpool on Friday
Speaking ahead of her visit, Ms Reeves said: “Every time Rishi Sunak goes on the television claiming he is cutting taxes, he is insulting the intelligence of hard-working families. The figures are based on forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility which show tax rises from frozen personal allowances will amount to £41.1 billion by the end of the decade, while tax cuts over the same period total just £21.4 billion.
Treasury minister Bim Afolami said: “Because of the progress we have made, the economy is turning a corner. This has meant Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives have been able to afford tax cuts – putting £900 back in the pockets of the average worker.
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