LONDON, July 31 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:
In avideo messageposted this afternoon, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey MP said:
This government is working fast to restore hope and back Britain's communities.
In the past two weeks, we have begun to kickstart growth in every postcode.
We have backed British jobs, British skills and British businesses.
And we have provided just a bit of breathing-space for those families and businesses that feel so squeezed, that feel without hope.
Today, I'm confirming the date of my first Budget as Chancellor will be Wednesday 28th October.
This will be a Budget that movesmoneyandpowerout of Westminster,andinto every postcodearoundBritain.
It will be built on fiscal discipline.
It will meet ourfiscal rules.It'llgive businesses and families some of the stability they needtoplan for the future.
Now, let's get on with the job.
More information
* Watch the Chancellor's announcement video
* HM Treasury has launched theBudget Representation Portal where you can submit comments on existing policy for consideration in the Budget. The portal will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 9 September. The representations will be collated and shared with HMT policy officials.
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