Billions to be spent on regional transport but government 'can't do everything it wants to', says Reeves
Wednesday, 4 June 2025 () Rachel Reeves has said £15.6bn will go towards regional transport projects in next week's spending review, but there are other "good things" she's had to say no to.
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Rachel Reeves has announced billions of pounds in funding for transport outside London, but also warns she has had to make difficult decisions ahead of her spending review next week. The £15.6 billion package for mayoral authorities includes funding to extend the metros in Tyne and Wear, Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, along with a renewed tram network in South Yorkshire and a new mass transit system in West Yorkshire. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A week today, Rachel Reeves presents the spending review; how the budget is divided between government departments between 2026 and 2029 - the bulk of this.. Sky News
Wednesday, 4 June 2025 ()
Rachel Reeves has said £15.6bn will go towards regional transport projects in next week's spending review, but there are other "good things" she's had to say no to.
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