The chancellor plans to use tax rises in the Budget to shield the health service, according to reports. Kate Devlin looks at why ministers believe it is one of the few beacons of hope for disgruntled voters T he health service is often described as a kind of religion for the UK public. But with signs that Rachel Reeves is preparing to protect cash for the NHS at the same time as she raises taxes, will the bond between the British people and the NHS be tested? Will taxpayers support the