Rachel Reeves: “The choices I have made as Chancellor mean our economy is in a stronger position to deal with the costs of the war.”

But look at the big picture, look at the plan, look at the strategy that I have been pursuing, and that strategy was to return stability to the economy, to enable interest rates to come down.

Radical change is only possible if it comes with credibility. That is my mission as Chancellor. That is the mission of this government, and I know it will remain the mission of the next.

National security is economic security

Andy has never shied away from the fact that he wanted at some point to lead the Labor Party. And I want him to be ready for that, because I want him to be a success, and I am sure he will be.