Reeves says no need for inquiry into her Budget claims

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said there is not need for an independent inquiry into her claims there was a £26bn black hole in the public finances.The Chancellor was reported to the ethics watchdog yesterday by Nigel Farage over false claims that there was a black hole in the public finances of more than £20billion.It has since emerged that Ms Reeves had been told by the Office for Budget Responsibility that she actually had billions to spare.The Reform UK leader said Ms Reeves' conduct in the run-up to last week's Budget was of 'grave concern'.