A Labour MP has strongly criticised the chancellor's plans to substantially cut welfare spending over the next few years.

Rachel Reeves could find herself with the reputation of the most right-wing head of the Treasury since Nigel Lawson, but she has lost the opportunity to be a tough but far-sighted Iron Chancellor.

TalkTV guest Dan Hodges took aim at Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next week’s spring statement. She is expected to announce the biggest spending cuts since austerity after ruling out tax ...