What they said…

The plan is working – it is a long-term plan for a grown-up country. The job is not yet done but Britain is moving again – let’s keep going.
Chancellor George Osborne

The Chancellor is in complete denial about the central fact … that under this Chancellor, under this Prime Minister, for most people in our country living standards aren’t rising, they are falling year on year on year.
Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls

This was a pro-business, confidence-building Autumn Statement … it’s good news to see light at the end of the tunnel.
Graeme Leach, Chief Economist, Institute of Directors

There has been no new evidence to show that people are living any longer since the last time the Chancellor increased the state pension age, yet today’s young workers are being told they must work until they drop.
Frances O’Grady, TUC General Secretary

We have always advocated the dual approach of tackling the deficit and driving growth – the OBR forecasts confirm it is working. Let’s stick with what works.
John Cridland, Director General, Confederation of British Industry