When something isn’t working, most people would agree that it is time for a fresh approach.

And, I believe this common sense observation should apply to the Government’s budget as well as in everyday life.

It’s clear current Government economic policy isn’t working. Wages are falling in real terms and buy less than they did in 2010 - after years of inflation and below inflation pay rises from hard pressed employers in the public and private sectors.

Economic growth and productivity growth have been downgraded in economic forecasts. To make matters worse, the Government’s shambolic Brexit negotiations are creating further uncertainty.

The Government’s pay cap has driven down wages, while the cost of buying or renting a home has increased and tuition fees have now climbed to over £9,000 a-year.

Yet at the same time, investment in infrastructure, a key ways to grow the economy, is actually falling.

Given the failure of economic policy it is time to change course and grow the economy. This approach would not only help families and businesses, but more growth would also generate additional tax revenue helping the Government pay of the deficit.

This new approach should include a sensible approach to Brexit, reassuring businesses that they will retain full access to the single market.

It should encourage growth with new infrastructure investment, something which is proven to bring jobs and growth, paying back many times the cost of the infrastructure itself.

The benefits of this approach are clear locally, with the new station in Reading and Crossrail attracting employers. A sensible approach to encouraging large employers such as has been offered in south Reading with the borough council working to help attract the large Tesco distribution centre also pays enormous dividends.

Reading’s tech sector and university have also been supported as they drive growth through innovation and new businesses spun off from research. Governments can help this by Increasing the funding of education and training.

The Chancellor should consider the evidence of what works as demonstrated in Reading and Woodley, where infrastructure investment, political support to help attract businesses and where innovation has been encouraged.