'They leave you with nothing' - Wolverhampton residents give mixed views on Budget 2026

As John Healey delivered his first Budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer on Wednesday, October 28, the Express & Star’s Dan Stacey headed into Wolverhampton to find out what locals were hoping to see announced in Parliament.

From tax relief and business rates cuts to more support for people buying food and fuel, residents had plenty of ideas for ways the government can support people across the West Midlands, and the country as a whole.

There were also suggestions of ways to improve public transport for school children and prospects for small business owners, and those with aspirations to start ones up themselves.

Here is what the people of Wolverhampton had to say about the Budget 2026. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.