Lunch with Leon : UK Budget Nov 2026 : Possible Outcomes for Transport Funding

Did you know that in September this year, the government borrowed £20 billion - almost the entire cost of the Elizabeth Line? 

It's a stark illustration of something we all know - the UK economy is in dire straits. But what does it all mean for the world of transport? Leon's latest guest on Lunch with Leon has some of the answers.

Ahead of the Autumn 2026 Budget, I sat down with David Leeder, Managing Partner of Transport Investment Limited, to unpick what got us into this mess and the possible outcomes for transport funding following Rachel Reeve's proposed plans on November 26th.

David also examines the impact on local authority transport networks and shares his advice for tapping into private sector funding. This is a fascinating episode that could have been much longer than 34 minutes! Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: