Reeves lays ground for painful Budget, but will it be worth it?

Chancellor Reeves prepares for a challenging Budget, emphasizing the importance of addressing debt, boosting public services, and promoting economic growth. She attributes the need for tax increases to past governments' actions, including Brexit impacts and austerity measures. Despite external factors like tariffs and supply chain disruptions affecting growth, Reeves stresses the significance of enhancing productivity and making sound financial decisions to support public services effectively.