GB News presenter Nana Akua said Chancellor John Healey's Autumn Budget was "totally unremarkable" and sent her to sleep in the House of Commons, but she pointed out a major Freudian slip made during his speech.
In a fresh update on the channel, Akua said: "The Budget was totally unremarkable. I was actually in the Houses of Parliament to watch it today, and I fell asleep on my fiancé's shoulder – it was that dull. There was one rather embarrassing gaffe from the Chancellor."
Freudian slip in the Commons
The footage cut away to Healey saying in the Commons: "This week my right honourable friend the Energy Secretary opposed… er, approved the Jackdaw gas field," with plenty of laughter from sitting MPs. Akua mused: "Or perhaps what was more of a Freudian slip!"
The Jackdaw gas field got the green light to begin production last week and will start to supply gas to British homes and businesses from the end of October. The move came under fire from climate campaigners.
Tax rises and ISA limit
Akua continued: "Of course, it wouldn't have been a Labour Budget without hammering savers and landlords." Healey was heard explaining: "I'm increasing the rates on tax on income from property and savings by a further two percentage points from April 2027."
Akua said: "There was one saving grace. He reversed one of Labour's worst policies, the most ridiculous thing that stopped people from saving – he reversed the cash ISA limit." He explained the tax-free limit will remain at £20,000 "for people of all ages".
Benefits and welfare reform
Akua continued: "But of course Healey didn't forget the handouts for Benefits Street. He set aside £5.5billion to upgrade benefits paid to 10million people by 3.5%, in line with inflation. And welfare system reform was kicked down the road."
