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Rachel Reeves has pledged to “renew Britain” with billions to be invested in energy, housing, transport and infrastructure – though some key departments will face tough real-terms spending cuts.

The chancellor said the effects of that investment would be felt in all corners of the country, decrying austerity as a “destructive choice”.