Jeremy Hunt confirms fiscal statement postponed until 17 November
Guardian, 26 Oct 2022
The chancellor has confirmed that his fiscal statement has been postponed until 17 November. It was previously scheduled for 31 October but will now be a 'full autumn statement' to reflect the 'most accurate possible economic forecasts'.
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Hunt also said he was not afraid of making decisions that may be 'politically embarrassing' but good for the country. He was appointed to the position after his predecessor Kwasi Kwarteng was sacked over a controversial mini-budget, most of the policies from which have since been scrapped.
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