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Spending review: NHS wins - but tax rises are coming

Daily Politics from the New Statesman

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Navigating the Spending Review

This chapter examines the recent UK spending review, outlining who benefits versus who is disadvantaged by budget allocations. It discusses the challenges in funding for social housing, local government, and the NHS, alongside the political tensions and implications of taxation and efficiency savings. The narrative also reflects on the impact of past leadership, particularly Liz Truss's tenure, and the ongoing debates surrounding policing and asylum seeker policies.

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