Liz Truss is set to duck a Parliament clash after Jeremy Hunt shredded almost her entire economic plan
The opposition party's press Twitter account simply tweeted: "Frit."
But she will instead dispatch Penny Mordaunt, her one-time leadership rival now serving as leader of the House of Commons, to answer on her behalf. Labour said: "After days of the Prime Minister attempting to dodge the questions the public has, Labour has now had to force her to come to Parliament. If she had a shred of authority left she would turn up."
National Insurance contributions will not rise by 1.25%, as had previously been planned, and stamp duty will still be cut.
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