Economics / Markets

'One thing we know about Rachel Reeves is she will live or die by her fiscal rules'

Former chancellor defends the OBR

Rachel Reeves was speaking at the Labour Party conference

Seven MPC members voted to leave interest rates untouched

Core CPI also up to 3.8%

Lowest level in two and a half years

Government not on track to meet ‘stability rule’

'So, Sir Keir, if you're reading, I do genuinely hope Rachel is doing okay. And my number's still the same. So, you know, call me'

Speaking at IA annual conference

Follows latest inflation blunder