As set out above, we propose modest spending increases to invest in the economy, enabling us to deliver a stronger fiscal performance over the mediumterm. A stronger economy is the essential underpinning for deficit reduction in the UK, with higher levels of growth delivering increased revenues and reducing spending pressures. More broadly, improvements to productivity would translate into big medium and longterm improvements in the UK’s fiscal position.
in favour of environmental protection, e.g. fighting climate change or 'green' policies or preservation of natural resources or animal rights