19-11-2017 22:42 via theguardian.com

'No unemployed' gaffe adds to budget pressure on Philip Hammond

Wednesday’s budget seen as make or break for chancellor who is already unpopular with pro-Brexit ToriesPhilip Hammond will face a fight for his political life at this week’s budget, as he was accused of being hopelessly out of touch for claiming there were “no unemployed people” in the UK.The chancellor found himself at the centre of a damaging row over the gaffe as he prepares for a difficult budget on Wednesday at a time of worsening economic forecasts and uncertain Bre
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