In a very real sense after a decade & a half of Tory attrition (and inaction) our public services are crumbling;
the National Audit Office has concluded that there is a £49bn backlog of repairs to the built public infrastructure, of which two thirds is accounted for by lack of maintenance & repairs across the NHS & schools.
However, this represents a major Keynsian opportunity; rebuilding & refurbishment could drive employment & skills acquisition across the country!
#PublicSector
h/t FT
Emeritus Prof Christopher May
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