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The budget: Labour returns to tax and spend – Politics Weekly UK

Politics Weekly UK

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Governments Must Act Decisively to Address Local Funding Crises

Despite the struggles faced by local councils, significant budget allocations have been announced, including £1.3 billion for councils and £1 billion for special educational needs provision, amidst a £2.3 billion funding gap. The inability of even a majority Labour government to resolve these issues raises concerns about governmental capacity to address local challenges. The extra £5 billion for housing and the retention of council house sale receipts under the Right to Buy programme signal attempts to alleviate financial pressures, yet growing council deficits call for more robust interventions and electoral mandates for systemic change.

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