Reeves Announces NHS and Housing Funding Boosts | JQJO

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled the government's spending plans, allocating an extra £29 billion annually to the NHS, alongside increased funding for defense, housing, schools, and transport. The review prioritizes "renewing Britain," but involves cuts to some departments, including the Foreign Office and the environment department. Significant long-term investment includes £39 billion for social housing and £86 billion for science and technology. Conservative shadow chancellor Mel Stride criticized the plan as a "spend now, tax later" approach, predicting future tax increases.