Reeves pumps money into NHS as critics warn future tax rises ‘almost inevitable’

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has set out her spending review, announcing funding for the NHS, schools and transport (Stefan Rousseau/PA) - (PA Wire)

Chancellor Rachel Reeves put a £29 billion-a-year rise in NHS funding at the heart of her plans for “renewing Britain”, with extra cash also promised for schools and transport.

Ms Reeves acknowledged that “too many people in too many parts of our country” were yet to feel the benefits of the change they voted for when Labour was swept to power last year.