Chancellor: I will take the fair choices to secure our future

In a speech delivered in Downing Street, the Chancellor will address the country as she lays out the economic choices she will take at the Budget later this month to cut hospital waiting lists, cut the national debt and cut the cost of living.

The Chancellor is expected to say:

“Later this month, I will deliver my second Budget as Chancellor.

“At that Budget, I will make the choices necessary to deliver strong foundations for our economy – for this year, and years to come.

“It will be a budget led by this government’s values, of fairness and opportunity and focused squarely on the priorities of the British people:

“Protecting our NHS, reducing our national debt and improving the cost of living.

“You will all have heard a lot of speculation about the choices I will make.

“I understand that – these are important choices that will shape our economy for years to come.

“But it is important that people understand the circumstances we are facing, the principles guiding my choices – and why I believe they will be the right choices for the country.