Mayor Claire Ward responds to Government Spending Review

Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward’s reaction to the Spending Review:

“It’s been a massive week for the region and bringing in more money to invest locally. After many calls and meetings with the Government, I have secured £2bn for transport to get the region moving.
“There’s also £2.5bn to convert West Burton Power Station into one of the world’s first fusion power plants, creating thousands of skilled jobs. A huge vote of confidence in Rolls Royce, who have been selected to develop small modular reactors, again securing more skilled jobs in our region.

“The increase in our defence spending will benefit our local world-leading businesses in manufacturing and engineering, and the smaller traders that supply to them.

“On top of that, the largest injection of cash into the NHS will help bring down local waiting lists, along with a boost for housing and schools in the spending review.

“Our region rightly got a special mention in the Chancellors speech because Government only invest if you’re a safe bet and can be trusted to deliver. This shows what we are made of and where we’re going. The East Midlands is the best bet in Britain today.”