Havant MP Alan Mak has welcomed the Autumn Statement as being “good news” for the local area, providing help for working families, while also tackling the long-term challenges faced by the economy.
The news announced by the Chancellor Philip Hammond will continue to bring down the deficit and make the country more productive, ensuring the economy is fit for the future, he added.
The Chancellor set out a number of policies to help ordinary working families including helping those who are struggling to get on.
Mr Mak said: "The Autumn Statement is good news for Havant and the country, and delivers more economic security for working people by boosting wages and raising productivity.
“Increases in the tax-free personal allowance and the rising National Living Wage will help every working person across Havant, whilst investment in broadband and infrastructure will help every household and business.
“Britain is the fastest-growing major developed economy this year, and today's Statement puts us on a strong footing as we head into 2017 and prepare for Brexit negotiations. Havant's economy is strong and growing with low levels of unemployment and we can look to 2017 with confidence in the future."