Is Rachel Reeves's Spending Review Anti-London?

London's Future Uncertain: Reeves' Spending Review Sparks Debate. The recent spending review announced by Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has ignited a firestorm of debate, particularly regarding its potential impact on London. Concerns have been raised in City Hall that the capital may not receive its fair share of the proposed £113 billion in new capital spending. "There's been very fractious talks between Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, and the Treasury," explains Anne McElvoy, a political analyst. This sentiment is echoed by Sam Coates of Sky News, who adds, "One way of convincing people that outside London did well is to have London complaining." The review's prioritization of spending outside the South East has led to anxieties about potential political repercussions and inequalities in resource allocation. The situation underscores the complex dynamics of political decision-making and resource distribution in the UK.