Rachel Reeves has begun her chancellor role by mandating Whitehall departments to present their spending plans to panels of private sector experts, aiming to curtail waste and improve efficiency.
Determined to examine every pound spent, Reeves emphasized, 'By reforming our public services, we will ensure they are up to scratch for modern-day demands, saving money and delivering better services.'
The spending review requires each government department to achieve a minimum efficiency saving of 5% from their budgets—a stringent measure to address past government waste.
Reeves' initiative highlights Labour's ambition to enhance public services while avoiding significant tax increases ahead of the forthcoming general election.
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