Labour's Not Listening (No.3 in a series)

Last week, the government announced how much money it would give to local councils in 2007/2008 to run their services. While we were very glad for an increase in the money we are due to receive, Westminster residents remain desperately short-changed by Labour.

How? Well Labour is currently changing the distribution formulas for local government, with the result that more money is going out of London. When the final effects of the formula changes are felt, Westminster will see reductions in children's social services (a 40% reduction in underlying resources per child) and a 25% cut in services to rough sleepers and those with mental health needs.

Tax, spend and still fail. Not good enough, Gordon.

Lee