A member of the BBC Question Time audience absolutely eviscerated Chancellor Rachel Reeves with one simple query, as the panel discussed the “gloom” around the recently announced Autumn Budget. Audience member Emma had a question for Labour representative James Murray, and didn’t hold back as host Fiona Bruce went to her.

Emma said: “With Chancellor Rachel Reeves taxing everything and everybody in sight, what is the point of working hard and being aspirational?” Host Fiona responded: “Right, so you sound pretty fed up, Emma, with the Budget, which we heard yesterday. James, obviously I’m going to come to you, but I’m just gonna go round the panel a little bit first. Luke – what’s the point of working hard and being aspirational, that’s what Emma asked.”

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