Theresa May is reportedly battling Philip Hammond over his refusal to fund ...

Theresa May is battling Chancellor Philip Hammond over his refusal to fund her 'legacy' commitments after she leaves office, new report claims Theresa May is reportedly battling Philip Hammond over 'legacy' commitments  The PM plans to leave with big-spending pledges, including billions for schools   But Mrs May has reportedly clashed with the Chancellor, who is refusing to fund pledges that the Treasury estimates could cost £10billion

By Claire Ellcott and John Stevens for the Daily Mail

Published: 00:40 BST, 7 June 2019 | Updated: 00:52 BST, 7 June 2019

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Theresa May is fighting a battle with Chancellor Philip Hammond over his refusal to fund her ‘legacy’ commitments, according to reports.

The Prime Minister plans to leave office with a series of big-spending pledges, including billions for schools and colleges.

She wants to use her remaining weeks in the job to deliver on the domestic agenda she set out when first elected.

But she has reportedly clashed with the Chancellor, who is refusing to fund pledges that the Treasury estimates could cost £10billion. 

The Prime Minister plans to leave office with a series of big-spending pledges, including billions for schools and colleges

The Prime Minister plans to leave office with a series of big-spending pledges, including billions for schools and colleges

Mr Hammond wants to keep the money as part of the war chest he has built up while a No Deal Brexit remains a

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