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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Chiara Giordano

Children ‘facing hungry Christmas’ after Kwarteng ‘prioritised bankers’ in mini-Budget, charities warn

Maja Smiejkowska/Reuters

Children are facing a “cold, hungry Christmas” after the chancellor’s economic plan “prioritised bankers’ bonuses” over the hardest-hit families, charities have warned.

Kwasi Kwarteng and prime minister Liz Truss have been accused of taking a “Robin Hood in reverse” approach after announcing a raft of tax cuts which bring benefits mainly to the most wealthy.

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