Rishi Sunak has said the government's response to the cost of living crisis will 'evolve' as the situation does - but failed to outline any immediate action
Mr Sunak continued:"Our role in government is to help cut costs for families. I cannot pretend this will be easy.
"I have always been clear, we stand ready to do more. At the same time, we need to be careful," he said.The chancellor continued:"So, even as we protect people from the worst of the crisis, we must continue to be responsible with the public finances and get borrowing sustainably under control and debt falling."
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