John Healey's 2026 Budget follows the fiscal foundations set down by Rachel Reeves, writes John Van Reenen. But while stability has been preserved, many tough decisions including welfare reform and funding increasing healthcare and defence spending have been postponed.

John Van Reenen

29 October 2026

LSE British Politics

https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpolicy/budget-2026-continuity-with-reeves/

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