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Reeves warns ministers of cuts as 'every pound' of government spending to face review

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Rachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor, has accused the government of planning "savage cuts" to public services, as indicated by the Office for Budget Responsibility's (OBR) forecasts. These forecasts suggest that unprotected departments could face a 14% real-terms cut in spending over the next two years. Reeves criticized the government for not being transparent about these cuts, especially in light of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's promise of tax cuts. She highlighted that such reductions would severely impact services like local councils, courts, and prisons, potentially leading to significant service deterioration. Reeves made these comments during a speech at the Resolution Foundation, where she also discussed the broader economic implications of the government's fiscal policies.

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