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Navigating Fiscal Challenges
This chapter explores the tensions and complexities of the recent government spending review, highlighting internal negotiations among ministers regarding budget cuts. It emphasizes the impact on local government funding, particularly in social care and justice, amidst rising pressures due to impending elections. The discussion also examines the strategic balance between maintaining public services and addressing significant funding gaps, suggesting potential tax increases to sustain essential programs.