Budget not “Fit for the future”, says Corbyn
Budget not “Fit for the future”, says Corbyn Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has argued that the 2017 Budget is not “fit for the future” as suggested by the Government, as it does not address the current needs of the country. Responding to Chancellor Philip Hammond’s budget, Mr Corbyn said it is a record failure in the wake of the downward reversion of economic growth and productivity alongside wages and living standards. “People’s wages and living standards revised down. What sort of ‘strong economy, fit for the future’ is that?” he asked. According to the Labour leader, the conservatives' continuous pushing forward of the deadline for deficit eradication from 2015 to the most recent 2025 is a clear indication of failure, adding that the Government is missing major targets due to failed, damaging policies and austerity measure. Mr. Corbyn also criticised the May- led Government for the rise in rough sleeping, saying as many as 120,000 children will spend this Christmas livin...