Sir Keir Starmer has given a speech ahead of Wednesday's budget, where he announced the cap on bus fares would rise from £2 to £3. The early reveal won't go down well with the Speaker of the House of Commons, who's criticised the chancellor for already confirming one big policy.
Sir Keir Starmer has given a speech ahead of his government's long-awaited first budget on Wednesday.
Here are the main things you need to know:The prime minister again warned of a 'long, difficult path' to change Britain, but promised his budget for 'working people' would 'fix the foundations' for businesses and the public;He said it would include £240m to help people back into work and invest in public services to prevent 'devastating austerity', but indicated tax rises were necessary to do that;The PM's also come under fire for announcing an increase...
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