The chancellor’s budget this week was another missed opportunity for the government to do what’s necessary to tackle the cost of living crisis, boost our economy and level up. It felt like it was more about fixing votes than fixing the various crises we’re facing. At NEF we’ve been busy responding to the announcements — including publishing new analysis on what the budget means for people’s incomes across the country and speaking out against plans for harsher benefit sanctions. Amongst all the noise this week we’ve endeavored to be a voice calling for the radical change our country needs.

Miatta Fahnbulleh, chief executive, NEF