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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox

Reeves unveils record spending plans but experts warn of tax rises ahead

Rachel Reeves cheered beleaguered Labour backbenchers with record investment in her spending plans as she unveiled major boosts for the NHS, social housing and defence.

In her long-awaited spending review, the chancellor also promised to save £1bn by closing all asylum hotels as she took aim at Nigel Farage and Reform.

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