Tories dismiss PM’s budget ‘everyday fixes’ as little more than ‘cheaper gherkins’, and ‘an insult to families’ – UK politics live

The UK government announced measures aimed at easing the cost of living, including removing tariffs on over 100 products and making tax-free mileage rates permanent. However, these "everyday fixes" have been criticized by Conservatives as insufficient and merely symbolic. Labour's Andy Burnham argues that Brexit has harmed the UK, while Nigel Farage defends it, claiming it has led to greater global standing despite failing to reduce immigration. Unison welcomed some measures but called for bolder policies to address rising living costs. The government's focus on minor adjustments has drawn mixed reactions, with some viewing it as an insult to struggling families.