It is interesting that Labour is so quick to denounce Tory proposed 'cuts' (often mythical) to public services, yet remain so quiet when genuine, Government cut-backs hit vital public services.
For example, only a week or so ago, Harlow Learning Shops, closed due to lack of funding. Learning Direct, was an excelllent service because it enabled many young people across Harlow to be given special skills in key areas like computers, maths and English. Other Harlow Residents were given IT training and help with CVs.
For example, only a week or so ago, Harlow Learning Shops, closed due to lack of funding. Learning Direct, was an excelllent service because it enabled many young people across Harlow to be given special skills in key areas like computers, maths and English. Other Harlow Residents were given IT training and help with CVs.
For Government cuts in Harlow, read national. Chancellor Alistair Darling, has admitted that big cuts are on the way. This is inevitable because of the mismanagement of the economy and the huge 175 billion pounds public borrowing this year alone. According to the BBC, Mr Darling has said the Government will have to"cut costs and shift resources".
For years, Labour has thrived on the politics of fear, claiming that Conservative policy was to cut public expenditure. Now, when Mr Brown is in a deep economic hole - a mess of his own making - he acknowledges that the Government will have to rein back spending, thereby adopting the very economic policy that he has been denouncing for years. Only a few weeks ago in the House of Commons, Mr Brown falsly attacked the Conservatives for proposing ten percent cuts in public services. At the time his statements were greeted with incredulity by journalists and commentators. He has been found out; as the wolf who cried once too often.
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