Readout of the Prime Minister and Chancellor’s meeting with the OBR

By Lola Smith

Published: September 30, 2022 | 11:28 AM GMT

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This morning (30 September) Prime Minister Liz Truss and Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng met with OBR officials, including the Chair Richard Hughes.

This morning the Prime Minister Liz Truss and Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng met with the OBR’s Budget Responsibility Committee, including the Chair Richard Hughes, at No10 Downing Street.

They discussed the process for the upcoming economic and fiscal forecast, which will be published on 23 November, and the economic and fiscal outlook.

They agreed, as is usual, to work closely together throughout the forecast process and beyond.

The Prime Minister and Chancellor reaffirmed their commitment to the independent OBR and made clear that they value its scrutiny.

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