‘At odds with reality’ – British media react to Chancellor’s spring statement

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves holds a press conference at the Downing Street Briefing Room (Ben Stansall/PA) - (PA Wire)

Media outlets have roundly condemned Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spring statement, which cut welfare spending and squeezed Whitehall budgets.

While some warned of further uncertainty, critics accused Ms Reeves of mismanaging public finances, and some warned of a return to austerity.