Spring statement will not ‘alter the basics’, PM insists when questioned on cuts

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said savings could come from ‘across the board’ (Alistair Grant) - (PA Wire)

The Government will not “alter the basics” of public spending, Sir Keir Starmer has claimed, when faced with questions about whether budget cuts will be announced this week.

But the Prime Minister said he wanted to “take some money out of Government”.