Healey backs away from cutting welfare cost despite warnings of public finance shortfall
<p>Experts round on chancellor over ‘scattergun’ budget, saying he ducked big tax and spending decisions</p><p>John Healey has backed away from cutting the cost of welfare this parliament, amid dire warnings his first budget could lead to brutal spending cuts because of a £28bn shortfall in public finances.</p><p>Experts rounded on Healey’s steady-as-she-goe