‘Genuine poverty’: Readers react to Rachel Reeves’ spring statement

Council leaders react to 'disappointing' Spring Statement

Both leaders have denounced Rachel Reeves' statement

‘Genuine poverty’: Readers react to Rachel Reeves’ spring statement

The chancellor’s spring statement sparked fierce criticism from readers, who accused her of reviving austerity by targeting the poor while failing to prioritise improving living standards, tax reform, and sustainable economic growth

Chancellor rejects child poverty fears

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Key points from the Spring Statement

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered the Spring Statement on 26 March 2025, updating Parliament and the nation on the economy, public finances, and economic objectives.

Our reaction to the Chancellor's Spring Statement

Our reaction to the Chancellor's Spring Statement geoff 27 March 2025 Following Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Spring Statement, our Public Affairs Lead Joss MacDonald looks at the implications for the food system When the Government announced £3 billion worth of cuts to the social security budget last week, few expected it would be swiftly followed by another half a billion’s worth of further cuts in Rachel Reeves' first Spring Statement. Ther…