University of Birmingham academics Karen Rowlingson Simon Collinson, and Judith Smith offer responses to Wednesday’s Budget statement by UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond
“Good News for Claimants But Doesn’t Touch Major Issues”
Karen Rowlingson discusses the Government’s announcements to ease the waiting period and speed up provision of Universal Credit to low-income families:
Professor of Social Policy and Deputy Director of @UoBCHASM, @KarenRowlingson discusses #UniversalCredit and areas that demand action following the #AutumnBudget2017 pic.twitter.com/6XgpB7JeAr
— UniBirmingham News (@news_ub) November 22, 2017
“Positive Investments”
Simon Collinson praises measures to stimulate national investment in housing, in the construction industry, and in research and development of technologies — but is disappointed in a lack of support for regions:
Simon Collinson @profsicollinson @CityREDI gives his reaction to #TheBudget2017 commenting on research and development, skills and innovation and city regional investment @CoSS_Birmingham pic.twitter.com/sYlv39ck6y
— UniBirmingham News (@news_ub) November 22, 2017
“Worrying and Uncertain Future” for Healthcare
And a short, sharp evaluation from Dr Judith Smith:
As the Chancellor announced a £10billion package of funding for the NHS, our Director of the Health Services Management Centre @DrJudithSmith @CoSS_Birmingham gives her reaction to #TheBudget2017 pic.twitter.com/XKLIQNCqUa
— UniBirmingham News (@news_ub) November 23, 2017
