New chancellor Sajid Javid outlined the government’s plans for education funding as he “turned the page on austerity” in his Spending Round, although Labour criticised his commitments as “meaningless...
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell has set out a plan for a network of regional development banks that would move major investment decisions out of Whitehall and into regions and localities.
Labour shadow ministers and seven council leaders have warned that cuts to local government are hitting those most in need of help and further reductions risk undermining the fabric of communities.
John McDonnell has announced that Lord Bob Kerslake, the former head of the civil service, is to undertake a review of the operation of the Treasury for Labour as it develops its economic polices.
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell has announced the creation of an economic advisory committee to help the Labour Party develop its anti-austerity public spending and taxation plans.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has begun to appoint his shadow cabinet after his landslide victory on Saturday, with campaign manager and former Greater London Council finance chair John McDonnell named...