Tony Blair think tank urges Rachel Reeves to invest billions and not just ‘balance the books’ in spending review
Tony Blair think tank issues challenge to Rachel Reeves for spending review
- The Tony Blair Institute is urging Rachel Reeves to prioritise economic growth through investment rather than solely focusing on balancing the books in the upcoming spending review.
- Ms Reeves has reaffirmed her commitment not to raise taxes, but experts and critics suggest she may need to cut public spending due to rising prices and economic pressures.
- The Tony Blair Institute advocates for investments in green technologies, AI, and preventative medicine within the NHS to drive growth and improve public services.
- The spending review will reveal the government's commitment to delivering its growth mission, with the TBI stressing the potential for significant savings through strategic investments in technology and infrastructure.
- The chancellor is set to unveil the results of her spending review on Wednesday, outlining departmental budgets for the coming years.
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