10 Minutes on the Comprehensive Spending Review: Insights and Implications

Join Alex Clare-Young and Paul Morrison from the Joint Public Issues Team as they delve into the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) and its impact on government departmental budgets over the next three years. The episode explores the implications of the CSR on poverty, local government funding, and international development, highlighting the significant reductions in the aid budget.

Through detailed analysis, Alex and Paul discuss the justice-related aspects, including the continuation of the poverty and resilience fund for local authorities, while raising concerns about the limitations and potential consequences of the current plans, particularly the insufficient focus on tackling wealth inequality and poverty.