Today’s Budget ~ My Reaction
By Mr. Lord Aquayemi‑Claude Garnett Akinsanya
Today, under the leadership of Rachel Reeves, the UK government delivered the 2025 Budget. Coming at a moment when public finances, social inequalities, and economic opportunities are under pressure, this Budget could if implemented with accountability mark a turning point for many of the issues I care deeply about: equality, economic justice, social mobility, and inclusive growth.
Here’s my reading what I welcome, what I watch with caution, and what I believe must be upheld for the benefit of ordinary families, vulnerable communities, small businesses, and future generations.
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✅ What I Welcome
- A Clear Increase in Fiscal Headroom and Commitment to Public Investment
According to official figures, the government has increased fiscal headroom from approximately £9.9 billion to £22 billion. This extra space allows for potential investment in public services, critical for social justice, equality, and sustainable growth (The Guardian, 2025a).
- Social Support: Scrapping the Two-Child Benefit Cap
The abolition of the two-child benefit cap from April 2026 is a significant measure, potentially easing financial pressure for families with multiple children (Sky News, 2025).
- Investment in Infrastructure, Skills, and Business Support
Funding for skills development, business support, and regional infrastructure is intended to empower communities and foster inclusive economic growth (Sky News, 2025).
- Fairer Taxation Rather than Austerity
Rather than cutting public services, the government proposes tax reforms targeting high-value properties and wealthier individuals, reflecting a move away from austerity policies (The Guardian, 2025).
⚠️ Areas Requiring Oversight
- Threshold Freeze and Income Pressure
The Budget extends the freeze on income-tax thresholds, which may push ordinary earners into higher tax brackets over time (The Guardian, 2025a).
- Impact on Savings, Pensions, and Low-Income Households
Changes to ISAs, pensions, and allowances may disproportionately affect savers and lower-income families, who already face high living costs (Sky News, 2025).
- Growth Forecasts and Productivity Risks
Despite projected 1.5% growth in 2025, future productivity remains uncertain, risking insufficient revenues to fund public investment promises (The Guardian, 2025c).
- Implementation and Equity Risks
Policy effectiveness depends on transparency and oversight, especially for marginalized communities and vulnerable populations (Reuters, 2025).
🔭 Expected Actions and Calls to Action
As an advocate for social justice, sustainability, and inclusive business, I will focus on the following priorities:
Transparent investment to ensure fiscal headroom benefits education, housing, and social care.
Protecting working and low-income families from tax and benefit reforms that could worsen inequality.
Supporting SMEs and inclusive businesses with targeted funding and regional development programs.
Embedding social justice and equality across economic policies.
Monitoring implementation through civil-society engagement to ensure effectiveness and fairness.
🎯 Verdict
This Budget is cautiously welcome. It signals a break from austerity and emphasizes public investment, social support, and wealth-based taxation. However, its success will depend on transparent, equitable implementation and safeguarding vulnerable communities.
Real change is not just about money it is about fairness, dignity and opportunity for all.
~ Aquayemi‑Claude Garnett Akinsanya | TCSL2022 x Styledbyclaude ©️
References (Harvard Style)
AP News (2025) ‘UK’s Treasury chief delivers budget following unprecedented leak that outlined all her plans’, AP News, 26 November. Available at: https://apnews.com/article/2e5c135606f6c9774693b725da504758
(Accessed: 26 November 2025).
Sky News (2025) ‘Budget 2025: The key points at a glance’, Sky News, 26 November. Available at: https://news.sky.com/story/budget-2025-the-key-points-at-a-glance-13475533
(Accessed: 26 November 2025).
The Guardian (2025a) ‘Budget 2025 live: Rachel Reeves delivers budget as OBR apologises for leaking details’, The Guardian, 26 November. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2025/nov/26/budget-2025-rachel-reeves-tax-cash-isa-minimum-wage-latest-news-updates?page=with%3Ablock-6926f1238f08021939340895
(Accessed: 26 November 2025).
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