“The chancellor will be delivering the autumn statement and the budget next spring,” stated a statement released by Downing Street in October.
In the most recent episode of Jack and Sam’s Politics podcast, it is discussed how Mr. Sunak has since clarified that the election will not take place until the second half of the year.
Since November is the anticipated preferred polling day, there are now several months and possibly a further financial statement before the election.
This carefully worded statement, provided to The Times and The Sun in the autumn amid rumors about the chancellor’s future, by Number 10 sources seemed to leave open the possibility of Jeremy Hunt’s replacement following the spring budget.
Though some worry she lacks experience, Clare Coutinho, a close ally of Mr. Sunak who was recently appointed energy secretary, is considered one of the possible candidates.
