Live as Rishi Sunak leads national briefing from Downing Street
The Chancellor used his Budget to set out a £65 billion spending package this year
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The briefing comes hours after Mr Sunak announced his Budget for the next year.
Mr Sunak set out plans to freeze income tax thresholds and increase corporation tax as he began the process of repairing the nation’s finances following the coronavirus crisis.
The Chancellor used his Budget to set out a £65 billion spending package this year and next year to support the economy as it recovers from the pandemic.
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