Mon, 09 Jun 2025

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 People on £10,000 to £96,000 tell us what they want from the Spending Review

As the government outlines its spending plans, people with a range of incomes tell us where they think the money should go.

* Lewis Eager, 26, who works two part-time jobs, wants the government to focus on creating well-paid, full-time employment opportunities for young people like him, citing a "looming crisis" among those struggling to find work.
* Resheka Senior, 39, and her husband Marcus, 49, are struggling with childcare costs while Resheka is on maternity leave. They want the government to provide more free childcare options or financial support for working families.
* Ollie Vass and his girlfriend Grace Sangster, both in their late teens, have purchased a £360,000 home through savings and a small inheritance. They want more support for first-time buyers, including rising tax-free allowances and increased apprenticeships.
* Leah Daniel, 23, and her partner rely on Universal Credit but face deductions from their monthly payment to cover advances taken while homeless. They fear budget cuts would be "absolutely heartless" and instead advocate for stable employment and poverty reduction.
* Dr Kirsty Rogerson, a GP earning £96,000, wants the government to invest in public services, including education and healthcare, rather than just addressing issues through weight loss drugs or other short-term solutions. She also advocates for making processed food more expensive and subsidizing fresh produce.
* Sylvia Cook, 72, welcomes the recent u-turn on winter fuel payments but suggests that instead of increasing spending, the government should explore tax system changes, efficiency savings, and cutting perks for MPs and civil servants to achieve better results with existing budgets.
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