The Conservative Party leader criticized the government’s latest Budget, calling it insufficiently ambitious and warning of excessive spending, borrowing, and taxation. The remarks highlight growing tensions within the political establishment over economic policy and fiscal responsibility. With public finances under scrutiny, the opposition’s stance could influence upcoming debates on economic management. The statement underscores broader concerns about the government’s approach to economic challenges.
The Tory leader argued the Budget was not "bold enough" and the government had "overspent, overborrowed and overtaxed".