Reeves to back £1.7bn extension of London’s Docklands Light Railway

• Rachel Reeves is expected to announce funding for a £1.7 billion extension of the Docklands Light Railway to Thamesmead, aiming to support the development of new homes in the area.
• This extension is crucial as Thamesmead has been underserved by public transport, which has stymied potential redevelopment projects that could provide housing.
• The upcoming budget discussions include considerations of tax increases and spending cuts, highlighting the broader fiscal challenges facing the government as it seeks to balance infrastructure investments with economic management.

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