uk budget
In a blow for the chancellor, a new poll shows voters would prioritise lower taxes over investment in public services.
"I might terminate this interview," the LBC presenter told James Murray.
The chancellor confirmed the move ahead of next week's Budget.
The government is expected to raise National Insurance contributions for employers in the Budget.
The BBC presenter had suggested Wes Streeting was "hiding behind the Budget".
"It will backfire on them," a senior government source said.
The PM's spokesman said departments are going to have to be "more productive".
One cabinet minister told HuffPost UK their colleagues were "defending the severe Tory legacy".
Several of Keir Starmer's top team have allegedly written to the PM to express concerns about the Budget.