U.K.'s McDonnell Says Budget Doesn’t Show Austerity Coming to an End

The transcript discusses the ongoing austerity measures despite promises to end them, highlighting insufficient funding for health, education, and police services. It critiques the government's fiscal policies as tokenistic and speculates on the budget being a pre-election strategy. The Labour Party's stance on the Brexit deal is also covered, emphasizing the need for a deal that protects the economy and jobs.

What did the Prime Minister promise regarding austerity?

What concerns are raised about the police force in the text?

What are the implications of the funding gap mentioned in the text?

How does the speaker perceive the government's budget announcements?

What is the speaker's stance on the potential for a general election?