Rachel Reeves must not bring back austerity at next week's spring statement, a rising star red wall Labour MP has warned, urging the Chancellor not to ignore the plight of seaside towns. Labour MPs are worried about the scale of cuts next week when the Chancellor presents her spring statement including new forecasts from the Office for Budget

Rachel Reeves has ruled out raising taxes in next week's Spring Statement. The Chancellor has repeatedly said she will not budge from her fiscal rules, which rule out borrowing to fund day-to-day spending.