Reeves sets Labour’s course – but what will it deliver?
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Funding Decisions and Their Implications
This chapter explores recent funding decisions and their significant effects on the NHS, social care, and local councils, emphasizing the financial pressures on taxpayers. It examines the relationship between budget increases for the NHS and declining productivity, particularly in the post-COVID context, while considering political narratives around austerity and spending. The discussion also highlights the complexities of public finances, the challenges of capital expenditure, and the critical need for workforce retention in public services.
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