Spending review LIVE: Reeves unveils £190bn public spending boost but faces questions over how to pay for it

Shadow business secretary Andrew Griffith called today “the most shambolic Budget process in history”, as he spoke to media outside the House of Commons.

Mr Griffith called the Budget “quite disappointing”, adding: “There’s nothing in today’s Budget I think that’s going to project vision, optimism.”

He said: “Business confidence has been on the floor for months.

“The people are on their knees.”

When asked about the likelihood of this being Rachel Reeves’ last Budget, he said: “On behalf of businesses across the country and my constituents, I think they would hope it is.”

Sir Keir Starmer has said talks on a potential ceasefire in Ukraine were “moving in a positive direction” as he spoke to leaders of the war-torn nation’s allies.

The Prime Minister led a call with leaders of the so-called coalition of the willing on Tuesday after talks between Ukraine and the US in Geneva over the weekend appeared to bear fruit for a path to peace.

Addressing a virtual meeting of the coalition from the Cabinet Room in 10 Downing Street, Sir Keir said of the latest talks: “Progress was made and I welcome some of the developments that have now come forward.

“It was a chance to ensure that the draft plan fully reflects Ukraine’s interests and lays the ground for a lasting peace.”

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And the final word of the afternoon falls to Andrew Marr. 

The broadcaster wrote for LBC that there is a 'stark' choice now facing the country after the spending summary.

"My point is really a very simple one – it’s so easy to get submerged and bored by the avalanche of numbers and uncheckable claims pouring out of Westminster on a day like this. But it’s really worth trying to pay attention," Andrew said. 

Sir Keir Starmer failed to rule out more tax rises to fund the winter fuel allowance U-turn, as critics claim hikes are "inevitable" following the Government's Spending Review.

The Prime Minister was speaking at Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday, before Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced plans to splash the cash on the NHS and Net Zero.

The government's political rivals were keen to know how it planned to fund the extra £300billion it intends to allocate to these departments over the next five years.

See the full article here. 

Rachel Reeves has set out spending plans for the coming years with big boosts for the NHS, defence and schools as she said the UK was "starting to see the results" of Labour's efforts.

The spending review sets out day-to-day spending plans for the next three years and capital spending plans for the next four.

Changes to the Treasury's "green book" rules that govern whether major projects are approved are being published alongside the spending review.

Here is our breakdown of what it means for you.  

Rachel Reeves has vowed to end its use of hotels to house asylum seekers by the next election.

Making the announcement as part of the Chancellor's spending review, Reeves revealed the Government will end the “costly” use of hotels to house asylum seekers by 2029.

As part of the spending review, funding of “up to £280 million more per year” was announced by the Chancellor to cover Border Security Command.

Danielle de Wolfe has the full story here.

Transport for London's commissioner has expressed his thanks after the spending review.

City mayor Sadiq Khan had expressed his disappointment that the review does not factor in other London infrastructure or projects. 

Andy Lord, London’s Transport Commissioner, said: “We are grateful that the Government has agreed a much-needed multi-year capital funding agreement similar to those in place with Network Rail and National Highways.

"This settlement will ensure that London’s transport network can continue to support new homes, jobs and economic growth in the capital. And it will boost jobs, skills, growth and opportunities across the UK. 

"It will allow us to deliver a programme of sustainable investment, aligning our suppliers around a longer-term programme. And it will mean that we can complete the introduction of new trains on the Piccadilly line and DLR and new signalling on 40 per cent of the Tube, can procure a new tram fleet, progress discussions on new Bakerloo line trains and can get to work on renewing some of London’s critical roads, tunnels and flyovers.

"Our supply chain supports growth and opportunities right across the UK, with around two thirds of our suppliers based outside London, and nearly a third of our overall spend and resulting economic benefit felt outside of our city. We are pleased that, together with our suppliers, we can move on from the short-term and stop-start nature of funding over recent years and get on with the vital work of making our city and our country work for everyone." 

Responding to the spending review, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, has raised fears that higher taxes could be on the way. 

He said: “We now know there is going to continue to be harsh austerity for taxpayers as they stare down the barrel of yet more devastating tax hikes in the Autumn, all to fund a profligate, wasteful and bloated public sector. 

"Yet again politicians have failed to meet the challenge of fixing ballooning welfare bills and getting people back to work, meaning the inevitable fiscal crunch looms large. 

 “Spending has to be brought under control so that we can cut taxes and bring down the national debt - but that means politicians have to be on the side of taxpayers and businesses, which unfortunately very clearly isn't the case.”