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Rachel Reeves’ first multi-year spending review as chancellor delivers major investment pledges in health, housing and infrastructure, but critics have raised questions and warn that ‘sharp trade-offs are unavoidable’

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ith the dust barely settled on Rachel Reeves’ first major spending review since Labour’s return to power, debate is already raging over the scale, shape, and consequences of the chancellor’s plans.