# Healey refuses to rule out tax rises before Spending Review

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/healey-refuses-to-rule-out-tax-rises-before-spending-review/
- Published: 2026-11-11T16:54:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T17:27:25+00:00
- Original publisher: City AM (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.cityam.com/healey-refuses-to-rule-out-tax-rises-before-spending-review/
- Topics: Business, Government, Politics

## Key points

- Healey has not ruled out tax rises before the 2027 Spending Review.
- Departments will be expected to find savings, including health.
- A think tank estimates a £30bn funding gap for key plans.

## Summary

John Healey has not ruled out further tax rises before next year’s Spending Review, saying decisions on tax would be made during 2027. He also warned that government departments would need to find savings to help fund the government’s long-term plans, including higher defence spending.

The review is expected to be shaped by Andy Burnham’s 10-year plan, due by 17 December, and run jointly by the Prime Minister and Chancellor. The Office for Budget Responsibility has warned that day-to-day spending could fall by 2.6 per cent in real terms from 2029 without extra funding, while the National Institute of Economic and Social Research estimates a £30bn shortfall if defence and social care plans are fully funded. Healey said even the health department would need to identify savings, while protecting vital services.

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