Jeremy Hunt accuses OBR of 'political intervention'
Monday, 28 October 2024 Former chancellor Jeremy Hunt has accused the independent fiscal watchdog of "political impartiality" ahead of its review that could be critical of the Conservative government.
Labour has responded to Jeremy Hunt's accusations of "political intervention" by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). The former chancellor accused the OBR of shielding the Labour Party from scrutiny as it prepares to announce tax hikes. Labour's Pat McFadden described the complaint as...