What’s in a place name? Reeves seemed to think plenty in her spending review

The chancellor roamed the country from Aberdeenshire to Weymouth, rattling off a rolodex of places along the wayBirmingham got four mentions. Derby and Merseyside two.During her 45-minute statement to MPs on Wednesday, Rachel Reeves also squeezed in references to Padeswood sidings and Southport pier. Continue reading...

What’s in a place name? Reeves seemed to think plenty in her spending review

The chancellor roamed the country from Aberdeenshire to Weymouth, rattling off a rolodex of places along the way

Birmingham got four mentions. Derby and Merseyside two.

During her 45-minute statement to MPs on Wednesday, Rachel Reeves also squeezed in references to Padeswood sidings and Southport pier. Continue reading...