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Rishi Sunak – We will give the NHS whatever it needs

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak was the government’s representative across the TV studios today, ahead of his first Budget on Wednesday. Sunak remained tight lipped when asked about many of the specific measures he would be taking, but told Sky’s Sophy Ridge that the NHS could expect more cash to help with the strains caused by the coronavirus:

SR: Are you ready to give more money to the NHS?

RS: Absolutely. We stand ready to give the NHS whatever it needs.

Flood defence spending will double

Sunak also told Ridge that the amount of money the UK spent on flood defences would go up to £5.2