Why is the Chancellor’s red box used for the Autumn Budget?

The red box being hauled out often means one thing… tax hikes (Picture: Getty)

Standing in front of No.11 with a red box as cameras flash is a rite of passage for British chancellors delivering their annual Budget statement.

Current Labour Chancellor John Healey is expected to join them today, stepping up to the despatch box to share the economic plans behind Andy Burnham’s ambitions.

Healey is expected to unveil a series of ‘deep reforms’ to the UK’s energy system, and will expand upon the previously announced ‘everyday fixes’ Read Entire Article