2002 United Kingdom budget

2002 United Kingdom Budget
Parliament53rd
PartyLabour
ChancellorGordon Brown
Total revenue£407 billion
Total expenditures£418 billion
Deficit£11 billion
WebsiteBudget 2002
Numbers are projections.
 2001
2003

The 2002 United Kingdom Budget, officially known as The strength to make long-term decisions: Investing in an enterprising, fairer Britain was the formal government budget for the year 2002.

The most significant policy implemented as part of this Budget was the 1% increase in National Insurance contributions for both employees and employers, the proceeds of which went towards an increase in NHS spending.