The leader of the House of Commons said she could not see a scenario in which Chancellor Rachel Reeves dropped the policy.

Policy ‘always shot down immediately’ by Tories but was part of prepared series of options presented to Rachel Reeves, insiders say

The chancellor claims she needs to shave pennies from all departments, but there are better options for dealing with the £22bn funding hole

"This £8 billion investment marks the start of the economic revival and shows Britain is a place to do business."

"This £8 billion investment marks the start of the economic revival and shows Britain is a place to do business."

Chancellor tells meeting of parliamentary Labour party there will be more difficult decisions to come

Chancellor maintains that overspending by previous government has left her little room for manoeuvre

Furore over cuts to the pensioner benefit is all the more potent when the left, right and centre can all find reasons to oppose the policy

Furore over cuts to the pensioner benefit is all the more potent when the left, right and centre can all find reasons to oppose the policy

Figures are a blow to chancellor Rachel Reeves who has put growth at the heart of government’s agenda