WATCH: Jeremy Hunt takes swipe at Rachel Reeves

Jeremy Hunt used his autumn statement to announce tax cuts, tighter welfare rules and further measures aimed at getting more people into work.

The speech, delivered to the Commons on Wednesday, is the Chancellor’s main opportunity outside the budget to make tax and spending announcements.

Mr Hunt used the statement to introduce changes aimed at reviving the UK’s struggling economy and the Tories’ election chances.

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