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National
Andrew Sparrow

Spending review: what ministers' body language might tell us

Ministers arriving for the autumn statement and spending review
Ministers arriving for the autumn statement and spending review. Composite: PA

Here are some pictures of ministers arriving and leaving No 10 for today’s autumn statement cabinet meeting.

Theresa May, the home secretary, is braced for cuts – and did not look overly cheerful.

Theresa May
Theresa May looking stony-faced. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA

Health is getting more money, which may be why Jeremy Hunt looked more upbeat.

Jeremy Hunt
Anyone for coffee? Jeremy Hunt outside No 10. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA

The Department for Business is expecting cuts. Here’s Sajid Javid, the business secretary, and Priti Patel, the employment minister.

Sajid Javid
Braced for cuts, Sajid Javid and Priti Patel Photograph: Yui Mok/PA

God knows what’s happening to the small business budget, but Anna Soubry, the small business minister, looks like she’s had a shock.

Anna Soubry
Shellshocked? Anna Soubry outside No 10. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA

Unlike David Cameron who looks, well, as smug as ever ...

David Cameron
All smiles: David Cameron Photograph: REX Shutterstock
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