This week’s Budget represents a pivotal moment in British history. It is not only Labour's first Budget in 14 years but, for the first time in 110 Chancellors and 291 years, it will be delivered by a woman. This change is reflective of the progress that has been made in women’s leadership in politics and other sectors but there is still much more to be done. In the light of the Autumn Budget, let’s take stock of the significance of this moment by not only examining the economic challenges we face in this country but also the urgent need to foster a more equitable and, ultimately, prosperous future for all.
