Budget: Press Briefings Debate

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Department: HM Treasury
Monday 17th November 2025

(1 day, 12 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Murray Portrait James Murray
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I am not going to take lessons on credibility from the right hon. Gentleman. What I will say is that he is inviting me to speculate on Budget measures, and I will not do so.

Janet Daby Portrait Janet Daby (Lewisham East) (Lab)
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Can the Chief Secretary confirm that this will be a Budget that prioritises economic growth?

James Murray Portrait James Murray
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I can absolutely confirm that.