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Reeves says economic damage caused by Brexit forcing her to take action in budget

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Chancellor, who is expected to announce tax rises and spending cuts, says effect of leaving bloc worse than predicted

Rachel Reeves has blamed a heavier than anticipated blow from Brexit and austerity for forcing her to take action to balance the books at next month’s autumn budget.

Speaking to business leaders in Birmingham for the government’s first regional investment summit, the chancellor said leaving the EU had caused more damage than official forecasters had expected.

Continue reading…Chancellor, who is expected to announce tax rises and spending cuts, says effect of leaving bloc worse than predictedBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves has blamed a heavier than anticipated blow from Brexit and austerity for forcing her to take action to balance the books at next month’s autumn budget.Speaking to business leaders in Birmingham for the government’s first regional investment summit, the chancellor said leaving the EU had caused more damage than official forecasters had expected. Continue reading…