John Healey: “The country’s under pressure. People are under pressure with the cost of living. Households are feeling that.”

We have backed British jobs, British skills and British businesses.

I know that some of the decisions I must take – and will take – will show the benefits in years to come.

The conflict affects our national security, our UK bases, personnel and allies in the Middle East.

We have cut VAT on electricity bills and capped bus fares at £2 - to give breathing space to those feeling the strain.