Rishi Sunak admits going to bed knowing he 'can't solve all the problems' people have amid criticism of spring statement

Chancellor Rishi Sunak says he goes to bed 'every night' knowing that he 'can't solve all the problems people want me to' following criticism of his spring statement. Rigby 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233

claimants and said instead they will"once again see a significant fall in their spending power following a decade of real-terms freezes or cuts".

Meanwhile, the Institute for Fiscal Studies said"the biggest omission" from the spring statement was"anything for those subsisting on means-tested benefits", who will be facing cost of living increases of about 10%"but their benefits will rise by just 3.1%".Analysis: Disposable incomes under strainSpeaking openly to Sky News' political editor Beth Rigby, Mr Sunak also admitted struggling to balance his personal and professional lives.

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