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For many areas there will be incentives and money for big roads, and no funding for anything else
Patient satisfaction with GP access is declining
The former principal speaker of Left Unity on why it would be irresponsible not to support Jeremy Corbyn
Maintaining the pretence that the government is able to reduce net migration to the tens of thousands is dishonest
The government is seeking to reduce public expenditure to 36.5 per cent of GDP by 2020, a level last achieved in the depression era of the 1930s
Higher wage floors are nowhere near enough to make up for these cuts
Almost all new housebuilding is expected from the private sector
On International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Labour MEPs are reiterating calls for urgent action to combat violence against women
Expect cuts to public services and further slashing of support for the vulnerable
The 2008 crisis and subsequent austerity changed the way the government tackled gender inequality
