A fiery row erupted between two GB News guests over the Budget after the pair locked horns over the fate of Rachel Reeves.
Political commentators Lizzie Cundy and Fahima Mahomed clashed live on air during a debate about whether Ms Reeves should resign after claims she misled the public over the state of the British economy.
No10 has dismissed claims the Chancellor misled the public when she warned of difficult decisions needed to fill the black hole in the public finances.
Dire warnings had been thrown around ahead of the Budget that the Chancellor could face as much as a £20billion “black hole” in the public purse.
However, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) told the Chancellor as early as September 17 prevailing economic winds meant the gap would be much smaller than she had been indicating.
Ms Mahomed defended Ms Reeves, arguing: “Like I said, if she resigns and so many others do the same, I don’t think it’s about a resignation thing.
“And she has put most of the money back into the people.”
Firing back, Ms Cundy said: “She didn’t say that. She lied.
Ms Cundy railed against Labour on GB News
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“She didn’t have to do what she’s doing to the farmers. I live in a rural area.
“I was with a farmer last night, in absolute tears that his family business is going. And once that business goes, it’s not getting it back.”
Ms Mohamed tried to interject, at which point Ms Cundy ploughed on with her scathing criticism of the Government.
“I’m afraid this Budget wasn’t about stability and growth. This Budget was nothing to do with growth. It was only about the Labour Party and saving their own skin.
The pair clashed live on air
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“That’s what it’s about,” she fumed.
“I think they’re like a tribute band to the Labour Party of the 1970s.”
Ms Mohamed criticised Ms Cundy’s approach, arguing that she was simply “projecting what [she] feel[s] personally against the Labour Party”.
“There’s no other party feeling anything different. Look at the hospitality business. Look at small businesses. You know, over 10 years, it’s the same thing.
“They’re just doing the same thing. And I don’t see why we should bring it up as if she’s the only one. And, you know, the one that needs to resign.”
“I’m afraid you are everything that is wrong with the Labour Party because you’re not listening. You’re not listening to the people,” Ms Cundy responded.
She fumed: “The hospitality business, on its knees, like eight pubs a week are closing. Small businesses are closing. You go down the high street. Sutton High Street.
“I was there the other day. Every shop is closed. This budget was all about saving her own skin and the Labour Party and appeasing the backbenchers.
“Every politician does it,” Ms Mohamed retorted, shrugging.