The Chancellor will deliver a Budget later today [26 November]
that takes the fair and necessary choices to deliver on the
Government's mandate for change.
It will include action to cut NHS waiting lists, cut debt and
borrowing, and cut the cost of living to secure a strong future
for the country, built on fairness and fuelled by growth.
Action to keep prescription costs under £10, freeze rail fares
for the first time in 30 years and increase the National Minimum
Wage and National Living Wage by £1,500 and £900 respectively has
already been confirmed to put more money in people's pockets at
this Budget.
Investment for 250 Neighbourhood Health Centres has also been
confirmed as part of the Chancellor's commitment to slash NHS
waiting lists further and end the postcode lottery of healthcare
access.
Ahead of her Budget speech, said:
“Today I will take the fair and necessary choices to deliver
on our promise of change.
“I will not return Britain back to austerity, nor will I lose
control of public spending with reckless
borrowing.
“I will take action to help families with the cost of
living…cut hospital waiting lists…cut the national debt.
“And I will push ahead with the biggest drive for growth in a
generation.
“Investment in roads, rail and energy. Investment in housing,
security and defence. Investment in education, skills and
training.
“So together, we can build a fairer, stronger, and more
secure Britain.”
The Chancellor's full words can be viewed in the link below.
Please note the different embargo for this extended version.
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