Jon Ashworth MP, Labour’s  Shadow Cabinet Office Minister, responding to Huge Swire’s comments recorded by Dispatches at the Conservative Party Black and White Ball, said:

“Joking about people struggling to make ends meet shows just how out of touch these Tories are.

"Tonight the Tory campaign is in total chaos. The Prime Minister is taking the voters for granted while his Ministers are openly mocking them and a key candidate has resigned.

"It is increasingly clear only Labour has a better plan for a better future.”