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What did Rachel Reeves’ budget reveal about the government’s priorities?

In this webinar, Institute for Government experts gave their instant reaction to Rachel Reeves’ first budget.

Rachel Reeves gives a press conference in Downing Street.

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Rachel Reeves’ first budget promises to be one of the most consequential in years. Shortly after the chancellor addresses parliament, IfG experts examined her announcements and make sense of Reeves’ plans for the economy. 

 

What decisions has she taken on new fiscal rules, tax measures and public services? What does this budget mean for the government’s growth mission? Does Reeves have a credible plan for fixing the public spending “black hole”? And what does this budget reveal about this government’s priorities?

The panel included:

The event was chaired by Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government. 

Our experts

Topic
Public finances Public services
Keywords
Budget Economy Tax Public spending Public sector
Political party
Labour
Position
Chancellor of the exchequer
Administration
Starmer government
Department
HM Treasury
Public figures
Rachel Reeves
Publisher
Institute for Government

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