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More cash for schools, NHS and defence expected as chancellor unveils spending review
The chancellor will unveil the spending review at lunchtime - with plans to invest billions of pounds across the UK.
However, Rachel Reeves will admit that "too many people" are yet to feel the benefits of the government's work so far. In the House of Commons, she will confirm the budgets for each government department over the next three years - with boosts expected for schools, defence and the NHS.
Ms Reeves will vow to spend vast sums of money across the country to "ensure that renewal is felt in people's everyday lives, their jobs, their communities". She is also pledging to set out "reforms that will guarantee towns and cities outside London and the South East can benefit from new investment".
Tap here for the latest political news Ms Reeves is expected to say: "This government is renewing Britain. But I know too many people in too many parts of the country are yet to feel it.
"This government's task - my task - and the purpose of this spending review - is to change that ... So that people can see a doctor when they need one.
Know that they are secure at work. And feel safe on their local high street.
"The priorities in this spending review are the priorities of working people. To invest in our country's security, health and economy so working people all over our country are better off." Watch live coverage of the spending review on Sky News from 12pm Ms Reeves will formally confirm "the biggest-ever local transport infrastructure investment in England's city regions" - worth £15.6bn - as well as £86bn to "boost science and technology.
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