"Having no budget is putting our public services on the brink, at a time when life is becoming increasingly unaffordable, and businesses are struggling to survive.

"For too many businesses and families, there is no more room for manoeuvre. Increasing costs are pricing people out of a good quality of life and they are crying out for hope. We need to see a budget of ambition and practical solutions that provide support to make life more affordable in every postcode."

"Given that the Prime Minister has regularly spoken about his ambition of delivering economic growth in every postcode, there is a clear opportunity with this budget to make progress on that agenda. That must include tackling the cost of doing business crisis, incentivising economic growth and supporting our local businesses to thrive."