Latest politics updates as Hunt warned of living standards ‘lost decade’ as he faces Budget pressure

The Tories are facing criticism ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget this Wednesday, as Rishi Sunak faces pressure from within his own party to cut taxes.

The Government has been urged to focus on funding public services, such as the NHS and workers’ pay, amid warnings of a “second lost decade” of living standards.

This week’s budget is widely seen as the last economic setpiece from the Conservatives before the next general election.

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