Here we go again – another round of spending cuts! I must point out that we have been waiting for our flood defences since 2003. It is so easy for the politicians to publish their promises prior to election – and promptly forget those same promises very quickly after the election. The comments below are extracted from the BBC website
The chancellor has said a crackdown on government “waste” will ensure key public services can be prioritised for funding.
Rachel Reeves said departments would be asked to identify 5% “efficiency savings” as part of a review to set their budgets for the coming years.
The review, to conclude next June, will see ministers haggle for money as Labour sets the political tramlines for the next election.