The Lead

The Lead

Spring Statement - a view from the North: Taking the hardest hit and delaying inevitable bad news

The Teesside Lead editor and political journalist Leigh Jones digs into what the Chancellor had to say and what it really means for the northern regions.

Leigh Jones's avatar
The Lead's avatar
Leigh Jones
and
The Lead
Mar 27, 2025
∙ Paid
1
2
Share
Rachel Reeves giving the Spring Statement Pic: UK Parliament/Flickr

It may be the most non-event fiscal event for years. Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement held few surprises, having been trailed and drip-fed for weeks.

While there were no policy surprises in the statement, the illuminating detail came in how the Government chose to present its decisions.

“[…

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to The Lead to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 The Lead Newspapers Limited
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture