Autumn Budget: Tim Farron and Zubir Ahmed reaction

The transcript discusses the recent budget's impact on public services, particularly the NHS, and the agricultural sector. Concerns are raised about the lack of social care reform and its bottleneck effect on health services. The economic strategy is critiqued for potentially hindering growth due to increased taxes on small businesses. The Scottish budget sees a significant increase, aimed at improving public services. The NHS is set for a 10-year reform program to modernize and improve healthcare delivery.

What is a potential consequence of the changes in agricultural property relief mentioned in the budget?

• Subsidies for organic farming

• Incentives for large landowners to evict tenants

• Higher taxes on small farms

• Increased support for tenant farmers

Why is social care reform considered crucial in the context of the health service?

• It directly increases hospital funding

• It reduces the number of vacant social care jobs

• It alleviates the bottleneck in the health service

• It improves the quality of medical education

What is the criticism regarding the government's approach to economic growth?

• They have not increased taxes enough

• They have ignored the role of large corporations

• They have focused too much on exports

• They have increased National Insurance contributions, hindering growth

What significant milestone is associated with Rachel Reeves in the budget discussion?

• First chancellor to propose a digital NHS

• First chancellor with a medical background

• First chancellor from Scotland

• First female chancellor

What is the primary goal of the NHS reform program mentioned in the budget?

• To reduce the number of healthcare workers

• To transition from analogue to digital systems

• To focus solely on hospital care

• To increase hospital beds