Inside Politics: Rishi Sunak spends big to keep coronavirus slump at bay

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Abracadabra! Perhaps the chancellor should have worn a top hat and white gloves for his big Budget giveaway. Rishi Sunak managed to locate the magic money tree, gave it a good shake – and find a whole series of rabbits to pull out of his hat. Labour claims the illusionists on Downing Street have used “sleight of hand” to trick the public with a “smoke and mirrors” act, after billions were conjured up for a mammoth stimulus package. If only someone could wave a magic wand and make the coronavirus disappear. I’m Adam Forrest, and welcome to The Independent’s daily Inside Politics briefing.

Inside the bubble

Our political editor Andrew Woodock on what to look out for at Westminster today: