The United Kingdom’s government has announced its first budget since Andy Burnham became prime minister and leader of the Labour Party three months ago. Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey unveiled his Autumn Budget on Wednesday, announcing a series of policies that he said were for the “working people of Britain”, who have experienced a dramatic decline in living standards in recent years. Healey said the budget would give the country “breathing space” after years of economic stagnation fuelled by austerity, Brexit, the coronavirus pandemic, privatisation and rising energy prices. So, what did Healey announce, and what will it mean for the average Brit?
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