Posted 1/21/2024, 7:13:17 PM
Sunak Faces Questions Over Hunt's Future as Chancellor
- Rishi Sunak will focus on the economy this week amid questions over how long Jeremy Hunt will remain as chancellor
- Downing Street previously said Hunt would deliver an autumn statement and 2023 spring budget
- But there are now months until the expected November 2023 election, potentially allowing for further financial statements
- Number 10 sources suggested Hunt could be replaced after the spring budget
- Hunt is preparing the spring budget not knowing if it will be his last; he insists he will stand again as an MP