Order was maintained by reminding MPs that public watching and discouraging shouting across the Chamber. Emphasised the need for relevant points of order.

Asked a point of order regarding whether the Chancellor should declare an interest as she spoke about working people, but it was not deemed relevant.

Welcomes the Chancellor's commitment to clarity and certainty, highlighting multi-year funding settlements for infrastructure projects such as HS2. Discusses the impact of tax measures on businesses employing low-wage workers and calls for robust scrutiny of fiscal rules.

Raises concern over the value-for-money appointment at the Treasury Committee, questioning potential conflicts with projects like HS2.

Expresses concerns about unintended consequences from raising employers' national insurance contributions and minimum wage increases. Requests support for businesses employing low-wage workers to avoid cost escalation.

Urges careful examination of agricultural property relief proposals, which may negatively impact small family farms and tenants, potentially affecting food security.

Welcomes funding for compensation schemes for victims of the infected blood scandal and Post Office Horizon scandal, urging quick disbursement to help victims recover.

The leader of the Liberal Democrats welcomed some aspects of the Chancellor's Budget, such as moving away from broken fiscal rules and extra investment in the NHS. However, he expressed concern over hitting families, pensioners, and small businesses with tax rises. He urged the Government to fix social care, properly fund it, and start cross-party talks on a long-term solution. Davey also criticised the impact of the Budget on local council funding, particularly in relation to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) budgets, and called for urgent action. Additionally, he advocated for fixing the UK's relationship with Europe to boost economic growth.

Congratulations the Chancellor on delivering an outstanding Budget, contrasting it with past economic failures under austerity and Brexit. Emphasises the balance struck in the Budget, honouring Lord Darling's approach from 2010, highlighting the difficulty of addressing a deficit left by a financial crash.

Intervened to correct Liam Byrne's statement about the economic situation left by Labour in 2010, stating that it was worse than the current deficit. Implied criticism of Labour's economic legacy.

Defended Labour’s economic recovery from the financial crash, pointing to investments in research and development as key factors for economic growth before leaving power.

Critiqued the lack of focus on rural areas in the Chancellor's speech, highlighting deprivation in the south-west of England and calling for more attention to these regions.

Made a brief comment about Cornwall not being mentioned specifically in relation to rural issues discussed by Sarah Gibson, indicating concern over regional neglect.

The Conservative MP argues that the current Budget will not solve fundamental problems, such as those related to the NHS, pension service, benefits, immigration, and housing. He suggests adopting Australia's social insurance model for health care, encouraging private provision in health, and addressing the culture of people living off state benefits. The speaker also discusses the need to tackle mass immigration and reform the whole benefits structure so that people want to work.

The Labour MP intervenes to note that Nigel Lawson, who was Edward Leigh's inspiration and mentor, equalised the top rate of tax and capital gains in a previous budget without causing people to flee the country.

The Labour MP asks if the right hon. Gentleman agrees that investments made today will help reduce waiting times in Lincolnshire's A&E departments.

The Labour MP tries to intervene but is not given way by Edward Leigh.

The Labour MP congratulates the Chancellor on raising the national living wage, which will have a transformative impact on poverty in her constituency and elsewhere. She welcomes the progressive nature of the Budget.

The Chancellor has turned a bad situation into a good one. The Labour party aims to change after 14 years of Tory Government and the Budget shows their commitment to this change despite challenging times. Tonia supports measures in the Budget for agriculture, such as continuing inheritance tax reliefs to protect family farms and ensuring they receive support through changes. She also welcomes the reduction in business rates multipliers for retail, hospitality, and leisure properties from 2026-27. Additionally, she is pleased with Northern Ireland receiving its fair share of funding and supports future devolution efforts.

Responded to Harriett Baldwin's speech, clarifying that the term 'lying' may not have been intended and suggested using 'misleading' instead.

Welcomes the first Labour Chancellor speech in 14 years and highlights the economic challenges faced by Britain. Criticises the idea of sweeping tax cuts without adverse effects on public services and questions the belief that throwing money at problems will solve them. Mentions wasteful spending such as the Ajax programme and the Rwanda scheme, emphasising the need for fundamental reform in managing major projects and strictness with Government spending. Supports the Chancellor's measures but calls for an end to costly errors and a root and branch reform of the civil service.

Dave Doogan criticises the Labour party's economic policies, highlighting how they are raising taxes on pensioners, increasing national insurance for workers, and harming Scotland's hospitality sector. He argues that the increased burden of these measures is unjustified by a £22 billion deficit and that there are other significant financial issues not being addressed, such as Brexit costs, nuclear energy spending, and quantitative tightening. Doogan also expresses concern about agricultural property relief and capital investment cuts for Scotland.

Blair McDougall challenges Dave Doogan's assertions, pointing out that the Scottish Trades Union Congress has stated that the 'Westminster blame game is finished' and that Scotland now has both the money and powers to address issues without further excuses. He argues that this budget ends austerity for the UK.

Swayne criticises the Labour Government's narrative of inherited economic ruin from the Conservatives and argues that their focus on borrowing is detrimental to business confidence. He warns against a 'great borrowing binge' reminiscent of failed investment strategies in past decades, which he believes will crowd out private sector investment.

I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Chancellor on making history today with the first Labour Budget in 14 years, delivered by the first female Chancellor of the Exchequer. This budget addresses the challenges faced by Britain and prioritises public services such as the NHS and affordable housing. It includes a record-breaking £63 billion investment in Britain, an increase in national minimum wage, and funding for local services to help people back into work. The budget also supports business rates reform, childcare expansion, and green technology investments.

Freeman discusses the real nature of the crisis in public finances, the importance of an innovation economy to drive growth and productivity, and expresses concerns about the impact of the Budget on his constituents. He warns that failing to address these issues could lead to further economic instability.

Onwurah thanks Freeman for his contribution and expresses support for the commitment to protect core R&D funding, while looking forward to examining the Budget's impact on science and technology.

Caliskan agrees with Freeman that supporting skills and employment is key to creating economic growth, emphasising the importance of getting young people on a pathway to training and securing jobs.

Unlike the Father of the House... that will have an impact on growth. In fact, the OBR indicates that, as the next four years go on, growth rates will fall—they will be lower at the end of this period than they are currently—yet this is meant to be a Budget for growth...

Members will be aware that this debate is very oversubscribed. In order that people can help each other, I am imposing an informal seven-minute time limit.

This Budget sits in stark contrast to the 14 years of failure we have just suffered. It takes us beyond the absolute poverty, the waiting lists in our hospitals for surgery and cancer treatment, the decay in our crumbling schools, the teacher retention crisis, and an economy that has been virtually stagnant, boasting terrible productivity and income inequality... This Budget is about stability, certainty and credibility, and about investing in our economy, which is so important because, above all, we need to fix the foundations of our economy. The Chancellor has set out the plan to deliver that change, as was promised to the British people, and I commend the choices she has made.

I think we have to give credit to the Chancellor for a Budget that, in political presentation, was very clever. The SNP has had an absolutely rotten day, and the decision to put money into potholes was clever... I do not know who is doing the sums—perhaps it is the right hon. Member for Hackney North and Stoke Newington (Ms Abbott)—but the sums do not work. Even more concerning, I suppose, is that the new head of the Office for Value for Money, David Goldstone, served for many years on the board of HS2, which I would suggest is the very opposite of value for money.

Welcomes the Budget as a positive step for Wales and working people, criticises previous Conservative Governments' economic policies, highlights the £22 billion black hole created by the Tories, emphasises the commitment to protect working people from tax rises, supports measures like the Employment Rights Bill and public ownership of rail companies, welcomes investment in Wales through the Barnett formula, mentions specific allocations for steel communities, coal tips safety, Welsh NHS, and economic growth initiatives.

Critiques the Budget as one of broken promises, expresses disappointment over how it treats voters with contempt, highlights confusion regarding who qualifies as a 'working person' under Labour's definitions, questions whether business owners and pensioners are considered working people, mentions lack of specific investment in Surrey and its contribution to the Treasury, calls for confirmation of support for local infrastructure projects in his constituency.

It is an honour to follow the hon. Member for Runnymede and Weybridge, but may I urge some humility given the number of repossessions experienced by my constituents after a Budget that he supported? The first female Chancellor delivered a landmark Budget, providing infrastructure investment in Bradford Forster Square station and mass transit system for the Bradford tramline to improve public spaces, drive economic growth, and ensure faster access. This is a Budget that delivers pay rises for workers, increased carer’s allowance, school funding, NHS protections, and more. It addresses Tory failures with difficult choices but delivers for working families.

The Chancellor had the opportunity for a transformative change but decided to give with one hand and take with another. Plaid Cymru recognises the terrible financial legacy inherited from the Conservatives, but this was not the way to fix it. There was no fairer funding formula for Wales, no sign of High Speed 2 consequentials owed to Wales, and no devolution of the Crown Estate or U-turn on winter fuel allowance or an end to the cruel two-child benefit cap. The Budget will continue austerity for some of the most vulnerable in society through failing to help pensioners keep warm this winter.

I very much welcome the Chancellor’s Budget, which is a landmark Budget not just because it is the first Labour Budget in 14 years but also for its intellectual change. It represents a shift from no-can-do Britain to can-do Britain by investing in infrastructure and de-risking investments to support critical projects including those in Cornwall, turbocharging the green economy and propelling our country into the future.

Mr. Wood criticised the Chancellor's Budget statement, arguing that it lacks measures to support economic growth despite promises made before the election. He pointed out discrepancies between pre-election promises of fiscal responsibility and the actual tax increases introduced by Labour. The OBR report highlighted potential negative impacts on GDP growth due to crowding out private activity in the medium term. Mr. Wood also raised concerns about the lack of certainty regarding levelling-up funds and long-term plans for towns, as well as the impact of increased business rates and national insurance contributions on small businesses and working people.

Mr. Stuart agreed with Mr. Wood's assessment that the Budget is a result of broken promises, emphasising that ordinary working people are paying 76% of the cost of national insurance contributions increases as per OBR analysis.

Ms. Caliskan questioned Mr. Wood about alternative sources for tax burden if he believes taxes on businesses should not increase, and also inquired about cuts to borrowing increases.

Mr. Ferguson challenged the Conservatives to present concrete alternatives to Labour's choices for the country’s future as stated by the Chancellor.

Mr. Hayes requested Mr. Wood to address an unspecified point, suggesting a need for specific Conservative proposals regarding economic measures.

Congratulates the Chancellor and Treasury team for lifting hopes after 14 years of Conservative government, criticises low productivity growth, underfunded public services, weakened Army, overcrowded prisons, high borrowing rates, and £22 billion fiscal black hole. Emphasises the need to rebuild trust and fix economic foundations damaged by previous government.

Welcomes investment in NHS but criticises delays in building new hospitals, especially the Cambridge cancer hospital. Asks for a commitment to allocate funding necessary for the project.

Welcomes Labour Budget and highlights investments in roads, health care, affordable homes, policing, and further education. Emphasises the need to fix economic foundations damaged by previous government and protect working people.

Welcomes funding for NHS and school rebuilding but criticises inheritance tax threshold for small farms, urging the Government to reconsider before breaking up family farms and threatening food security.

The speaker criticises the Conservative government's economic record, highlighting issues such as food insecurity, inadequate healthcare services, rising energy bills, and zero-hour contracts. They emphasise that these problems grew under the previous Government while their response shrank. The Budget offers an opportunity to grow the economy but also reflects a sense of hope for change.

The speaker supports the Chancellor's choices in today’s Budget, focusing on two main points: the state of public finances and services, and investment in the country's future. He argues that tax rises are necessary to turn around the current situation of unsustainable public services. The previous Government left the public finances in a poor shape without allocating enough spending for promised service improvements.

The Chancellor's choices are bold in response to immense challenges, focusing on investment, protecting workers, and embracing technological change. Labour supports these measures, highlighting the importance of standing by workers and delivering necessary reforms to tackle economic inequalities.

The Chancellor's budget is a historic step towards addressing the issues left by 14 years of Conservative rule. It focuses on long-term investment in public services, education, and healthcare, rejecting short-termism that led to problems like prison overcrowding and dental crises. The Budget promises real hope through solid foundations such as investments in schools, special educational needs, NHS expansion, and increasing the living wage.

Thanking the Chancellor for her Budget statement, David Pinto-Duschinsky highlighted the stark contrast between Conservative mismanagement and Labour's proposed renewal. He emphasised that real income per capita has only grown by 6% since 2014 according to the World Bank, while poverty and hardship have risen, with household incomes lagging behind comparable countries by over £8,000. NHS waiting lists doubled, schools struggle to recruit teachers, prisons are overcrowded, and investment was significantly lower than peers under Conservative leadership, leading to a fiscal crisis including an emergency reserve spent three times over. Pinto-Duschinsky praised the Chancellor's commitment to stability and future investment, promising substantial funding for schools and the NHS, protecting workers' payslips, and driving reforms.

Hayes criticised the Conservative opposition for deserting their duty in holding the Government accountable. He noted that after 14 years of economic mismanagement under the Conservatives, Labour's Budget aims to fix broken public services and finances by investing heavily in the NHS and schools, rejecting austerity measures. The budget will increase national living wage pay packets for over 8,000 people across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole by up to £1,400 a year, freeze fuel duty, and cancel Tory stealth tax increases from 2028 onwards. He highlighted the Federation of Small Businesses' approval of the Budget's support for small firms, noting Labour’s commitment to protecting carers’ earnings limits and investing in public services to improve children’s access to breakfast at school and road maintenance.

This Budget shows a Labour Government's commitment to investment without burdening working people. It includes measures such as fixing economic foundations to improve living standards and public services, setting aside funding for victims of the infected blood scandal and sub-postmasters affected by miscarriages of justice, providing £20 billion for research and development, cutting duty on draft alcohol to help local pubs, injecting £500 million into affordable homes programme, reforming right-to-buy scheme, rebuilding school buildings with £1.4 billion, increasing national living wage, extending household support fund, preserving the triple lock on pensions, boosting childcare services, supporting kinship and foster carers, and investing in NHS.

This Budget gets us closer to delivering 1.5 million homes needed in the next five years to tackle housing crisis by ensuring that those homes are delivered alongside necessary infrastructure, choosing a five-year settlement for social rented sector, reforming right-to-buy scheme to ensure receipts go back to councils, and giving local authorities security and stability to plan future delivery of new council homes.

The Budget is about fixing the fundamentals of our economy, demonstrating responsible governance by sticking to tough fiscal rules and investing for the future. It ensures that working people in my constituency are protected as we stabilise, fix and grow the economy. The pay increase for public sector workers and the increase in the national living wage will put money in the pockets of working people. This Budget delivers necessary investment for our public services and schools.

This Labour Government is delivering on its promises to support communities, particularly in former coalmining areas with pension schemes and addressing the special educational needs and disability crisis. The increase in funding for SEND provision, minimum wage increase, carer’s allowance, state pension rise and local transport funding are crucial steps towards improving living standards. This Budget invests in people and communities and turns the page on failed Conservative policies.

The Budget is historic as it focuses on investing in our country, people, and public services, setting a clear plan for economic growth. It includes significant investment in the NHS with 5.5% pay rises for key workers, £1 billion extra funding for SEND provision, and an immediate injection into affordable homes programme to address social housing crisis. This Budget is crucial for schools, housing, healthcare, and overall community development.

The Budget focuses on rebuilding communities like Gateshead which suffered under austerity. Key investments include £25.6 billion in the NHS, improvements to high streets, transport, and homes, a nearly 7% increase in the minimum wage, support for victims of Post Office scandals, £1 billion for the household support fund, £300 million for further education, and £1 billion for special educational needs (SEND). Ferguson also highlighted the reduction in universal credit deductions to prevent poverty and ensure children do not go hungry.

Owen celebrated the positive focus on health, wages, and schools. She critiqued the Conservative government's wasteful priorities that left communities in financial pain. Highlights of the Labour Budget include free breakfast clubs for primary school children, £1 billion extra for special educational needs funding, £22 billion investment in the NHS with specific improvements for Luton and Dunstable University hospital, and £5 billion housing investment alongside 33,000 new homes. Owen emphasised that these policies are delivering on promises to alleviate suffering and provide hope for the future.

I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Chancellor on a tremendous Budget despite a remarkably difficult inheritance. We have kept our promises: change is here, and it cannot come soon enough. Today’s Budget set out firmly the foundations of sustainable economic growth that will benefit towns, cities and villages across our nation. The Chancellor’s proposals laid down the central groundwork for addressing inequality, investing in our areas and the NHS, and tackling the housing crisis, full-throatedly supporting growth. These are critical steps towards a prosperous Britain, including Burnley, Padiham and Brierfield—a goal that we can all get behind. Investment in our education system is critical for our future. Indeed, I am hugely proud that my right hon. Friend the Chancellor is prioritising education in this Budget. There is more money for teachers, support staff and breakfast clubs, £300 million for further education, and a further £1 billion for special educational needs—a critical injection of cash, and an investment in our future. I am glad to see that this Budget is centred on real priorities: supporting working people, fixing the NHS and rebuilding our country. We are paying down the overdraft that the Conservatives built up. I still find it the height of irresponsibility that they spent the country’s emergency reserves three times over on what was essentially electioneering, and now they have the brass neck to lecture us about financial responsibility—when they turn up, that is. They did not fund the bus cap or the new hospital programme, and they did not disclose their shenanigans to the OBR. They did not fund our prisons and, disgracefully, they did not fund the compensation schemes for infected-blood victims and the sub-postmasters. They did not even fund day-to-day spending; they left us with a £126 billion in-year debt interest payment, just to stand still. It was short-termist and unsustainable. I am glad to hear that my right hon. Friend the Chancellor will not only cut the deficit, but bring us into surplus in just a few years’ time. During the election, the Conservatives made promises that they had no intention of keeping. By making promises and failing to fund them, they were playing politics with people’s lives and services, which could only end with the grotesque chaos of a Prime Minister stood in Downing Street in the rain and calling an election that he hoped he would not win. Otherwise, people would have asked him to deliver on what he said he was going to do. He ran around signing cheques, knowing they would bounce. For too long, working people have borne the weight of failed policies, from Liz Truss’s rising mortgage rates to billions of pounds lost to inefficient projects. Labour’s plan provides a clear choice: continued stagnation, or real change with Labour. I congratulate the Chancellor on the massive £22.6 billion increase for NHS day-to-day spending—the largest increase in capital spending that we have seen since 2010. Labour is back, and the NHS and my residents are happier for it. Labour understands that revitalising Britain requires sustained investment in schools, hospitals, industries and infrastructure. Burnley exemplifies the transformative power of such investments. As part of the north-west industrial cluster, companies such as Safran Nacelles, AMS Neave and BCW Manufacturing contribute billions of pounds to the UK economy, provide thousands of jobs and export to over 100 countries worldwide. Supporting these local industries is essential for building a strong, resilient Britain. It is clear that this Budget is about the future, not the past, but I want to put on record my disdain for the levelling-up, “Hunger Games” agenda of the last Administration. The last Labour Government rebuilt Burnley town centre, built St Peter’s Centre, built Burnley college, rebuilt every school in Burnley, Padiham and Brierfield, brought the University of Central Lancashire to Burnley in order to make us a university town, and invested in our town centres, particularly in the public realm. Contrast that with 14 years of being ignored since 2010, apart from the large, game show-style levelling-up cheques that contributed only to a roundabout and a cinema. I am glad to hear of all the commitments that the Chancellor has made today, particularly on levelling up, and I am glad that we will now get a long-term plan for the towns fund.