Rachel Reeves: “I know that whoever is prime minister and chancellor in the future will inherit a stronger economy than the one I…”

Our plan for the economy has put Britain on a stronger footing – restoring stability, getting investment flowing, and delivering reform.

Because if you lose control of the public finances, it is ordinary working people and businesses who pay the price with higher inflation, higher taxes and indeed higher interest rates.

As a mum I recognise that summer holidays could be quite expensive and a juggling act.

Having more decision makers, both officials and ministers, based in the north of England and in different parts of the country, would be a good thing for policy making.