The British Chancellor Philip Hammond has revealed that growth in the UK will slow by 2.4 per cent following the Brexit vote...
Mr Hammond announced a raft of pledges, including more affordable housing and investment in transport.
Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...
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VO: This was the first economic statement from the new Chancellor Philip Hammond and the first since the UK voted to leave the European Union...
The referendums significance meant this Autumn Statement was far more than just a normal financial update - more a taste of how Brexit could impact people's pockets...
In full voice outside the Palace of Westminster, pro-Brexit campaigners were sending a clear message to MPs inside...
British Chancellor Philip Hammond said it was a priority to ensure the UK economy was prepared for leaving the EU...
HAMMOND CUT
Money for building new homes, further investment in the digital economy such as 5G technology and extra spending on railways and roads was announced...
The Chancellor revealed the Office for Budget Responsibility's figures that growth in the UK is forecast to be 2.4% lower over a 5 year period...
HAMMOND CUT
The opposition Labour Party criticised the Chancellor's announcements - saying country now faces Brexit unprepared and unequipped.
MCDONNELL CUT
Promises and pledges made have been broken before and it may well be the case again...
But political focus will undoubtably swiftly return to the Spring next year when the triggering of Article 50 is expected by the end of March - starting two years of formal Brexit negotiations.
Mr Hammond announced a raft of pledges, including more affordable housing and investment in transport.
Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...
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VO: This was the first economic statement from the new Chancellor Philip Hammond and the first since the UK voted to leave the European Union...
The referendums significance meant this Autumn Statement was far more than just a normal financial update - more a taste of how Brexit could impact people's pockets...
In full voice outside the Palace of Westminster, pro-Brexit campaigners were sending a clear message to MPs inside...
British Chancellor Philip Hammond said it was a priority to ensure the UK economy was prepared for leaving the EU...
HAMMOND CUT
Money for building new homes, further investment in the digital economy such as 5G technology and extra spending on railways and roads was announced...
The Chancellor revealed the Office for Budget Responsibility's figures that growth in the UK is forecast to be 2.4% lower over a 5 year period...
HAMMOND CUT
The opposition Labour Party criticised the Chancellor's announcements - saying country now faces Brexit unprepared and unequipped.
MCDONNELL CUT
Promises and pledges made have been broken before and it may well be the case again...
But political focus will undoubtably swiftly return to the Spring next year when the triggering of Article 50 is expected by the end of March - starting two years of formal Brexit negotiations.
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