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The Independent looks at what is in the spending review, and, crucially, what is not…

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Rachel Reeves has delivered her first spending review as chancellor after months of bitter negotiations with her cabinet colleagues.

She has unveiled what amount to cuts for some departments, fuelling accusations Labour is returning the country to the austerity agenda pursued by the Conservatives.