Reeves says market uncertainty shows need to kickstart economic growth

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves speaking in the Commons on Tuesday (House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA) - (PA Wire)

Rachel Reeves insisted the turbulence in the financial markets underlined the need to go “further and faster” in search of economic growth.

The Chancellor faced questions in the Commons after the cost of government borrowing increased and the value of the pound fell in recent days, putting her plans for the nation’s finances at risk.