UK spending review: Can Labour’s plan stop the rise of populism in struggling towns?

The UK government's upcoming Spending Review faces significant challenges amidst economic difficulties and growing public disenchantment. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil departmental budgets and investment plans, with tough choices expected after years of austerity and Brexit turmoil. The review aims to reinvigorate poorer regions and counter the rise of right-wing populism, particularly in neglected areas like Blackpool. Despite promises of increased investment in health, defence, housing and northern transport projects, the government faces an uphill battle to regain public trust and stem the tide of support for alternative parties like Reform UK. Al Jazeera's Rory Challands reports from Blackpool, UK. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #UnitedKingdom #Blackpool #UKSpendingReview #RachelReeves #ReformUK #LevellingUp #CostOfLivingCrisis #NorthernEngland #LabourParty #PublicInvestment #UKPolitics #Populism #Farage #EconomicInequality #BritishEconomy #InfrastructureSpending #Britain2025