Politicians in Copeland have reacted following the announcement of the autumn budget.

Jeremy Hunt delivered his first budget as Chancellor today (November 17), in which he outlined the priorities of the nation are 'stability, growth, and public services' as a way of rebuilding back our economy.

The Chancellor revealed tens of billions in tax rises and spending cuts - with the highest earners having to start paying the top rate of tax down from £150,000 to £125,140.

Copeland’s Conservative MP, Trudy Harrison, said: “High inflation and slow growth are affecting countries everywhere, with a third of the world’s economy facing recession; it is right that this Conservative Government has come froward with a plan to restore economic stability and tackle inflation.

“I welcome that even in these tough times the Government is investing an extra £11 billion into our schools and the NHS – delivering investment for our public services and to boost the economy.

“By taking a fair approach to taxation, the Government has shown that it is prepared to take the tough but necessary decisions.

“Only through sound management of the public finances can we continue protecting the most vulnerable across Copeland and provide the long-term economic stability that is vital for everyone up and down the country.”

Tony Lywood, Copeland's 2019 Labour parliamentary candidate, said: “Austerity and cuts have been pursued by this Government since 2010 and every year we all get poorer. Austerity doesn't work. It isn’t working.

“When faced with a political choice on how to get through this crisis the Conservatives opt to make life harder for ordinary working people in Copeland.

“Our NHS and GP surgeries are on their knees locally.  Still we wait for nuclear investment despite the Tories promising to secure Moorside in the 2017 by-election.

“This financial mess has be caused and is being driven by this Conservative government.”

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