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The BIG Rachel Reeves Weekender

Laura has been talking to the chancellor for a ѿý documentary.

Today, Laura and Paddy look ahead to the Spring Statement after Rachel Reeves ruled out "tax and spend" policies, signalling that she will neither raise taxes nor government budgets.

The chancellor has been speaking to Laura for a ѿý documentary called ‘The Making of a Chancellor, which you can listen to on ѿý Sounds: /sounds/play/m00298hq

Also Paddy tries out a new metaphor.

You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask ѿý Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.

You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/m3YPUGv9

New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the ѿý, listen on ѿý Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1

Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the ѿý. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell . It was made by Lewis Vickers with Adam Chowdhury. Digital production by Sophie Millward. The technical producer was Rohan Madison. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

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