The Chancellor has announced a shift of funding from policing and defence to bolster the NHS, sparking debate over potential tax rises and national security implications.

In a move to address the growing number of people on the streets, Rayner has announced the repeal of legislation that criminalises rough sleeping, with the PM’s backing for a more compassionate approach.

Ed Miliband is allocating £14 billion to bolster nuclear power, aiming to safeguard the country’s energy supply and mitigate the risk of blackouts through more dependable alternatives.

Officers have warned that policing is “broken” due to funding cuts that are undermining morale and driving personnel from the force, putting pressure on the Chancellor to boost the budget and prompting Reeves to call for urgent reforms.