OBR throw Rachel Reeves under the bus over 'Budget lies'

Rachel Reeves suffered another huge blow in the Budget lies scandal today as the OBR lashed out at misleading briefings.Senior officials from the watchdog said they had to 'set the record straight' on what forecasts the Chancellor had been given after 'unhelpful' information appeared in the media.Giving evidence to the Treasury Select Committee after the body's chair was ousted last night, David Miles said the OBR had complained to the government about 'misconceptions' that were being fostered.While admitting it was not clear exactly where the briefing was coming from, he said there was a perception that watchdog's forecasts had 'fluctuated' and that was 'adding to the difficulties of this Budget'.