The fiscal rules set out last year are non-negotiable, Rachel Reeves told the Commons.The Chancellor said: "So let me turn now to the OBR's forecast and I want to thank Richard Hughes and his team for their dedicated work. The increased global uncertainty has had two consequences. First, on our public finances. And second, on the economy. I will take each in turn."In the autumn, I set out new fiscal rules that would guide this Government. These fiscal rules are non-negotiable. They are the embod

The fiscal rules set out last year are non-negotiable, Rachel Reeves told the Commons.The Chancellor said: "So let me turn now to the OBR's forecast and I want to thank Richard Hughes and his team for their dedicated work. The increased global uncertainty has had two consequences. First, on our public finances. And second, on the economy. I will take each in turn."In the autumn, I set out new fiscal rules that would guide this Government. These fiscal rules are non-negotiable. They are the embodiment of this Government's unwavering commitment to bring stability to our economy and to ensure security for working people. Because the British people have seen what happens when a government borrows beyond its means. The mini-budget delivered by the party opposite led to higher bills, higher rents and higher mortgages.""It was not the wealthy who suffered most, it was working people. And they continue to feel the effects two and a half years later of the damage that the party opposite did."