Austerity's Impact on Public Services

This chapter examines the effects of government austerity on public services, with a focus on the water industry and the Grenfell disaster, highlighting the urgent need for investment in infrastructure. It critiques recent government fiscal policies and their implications for public sector funding, discussing the political landscape and Labour's response to the £22 billion deficit. The chapter emphasizes the challenges of framing economic narratives amid internal and external criticism, questioning accountability and the need for genuine reforms.

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