'Of course, we're looking at tax and spending...

Chancellor's hint ahead of Budget

- BY SOPHIE HUSKISSON Political Correspondent

RACHEL Reeves has admitted she is looking at tax rises and spending cuts in her clearest hint yet about her plans for next month's Budget.

Referencing the lingering impact of Brexit, wars and US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs, Ms Reeves said yesterday: "Challenges are being thrown our way, whether that is the geopolitical uncertainties, the conflicts around the world, the increased tariffs and barriers to trade.

"Of course, we're looking at tax and spending as well but the numbers will always add up with me as Chancellor."