A cabinet minister’s said the Chancellor will be guided by “fairness” on tax when she delivers the budget in the autumn.

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander wouldn’t rule out rises in rates when pressed on Rachel Reeves’ plans.

Questions about how the government will fund its policies have been raised since Labour MPs forced the government into a U-turn on welfare savings.

Shadow Home Secretary and MP for Croydon South Chris Philp claims Labour has run out of options after mismanaging the economy.