21-11-2017 23:00 via theguardian.com

Budget seen as 'make or break' for Philip Hammond

Another error similar to botched attempt to raise national insurance in March could damage chancellor’s reputation beyond repairPhilip Hammond is preparing to deliver a budget to parliament that will “make or break” his political career, according to senior allies, who warned that one mistake could mark the end of his tenure at the Treasury.The chancellor is already under intense pressure from Brexit-supporting Tories as he prepares to prioritise investment in housing, teacher
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