The reason the backbenchers are complaining about education funding is because the leafy shire areas have been hit. Yes, they should complain, but it's a fair bet that they won't make a fuss about inner cities, etc. What's the betting Conservative councils will get some kind of sweetheart deal like Surrey did for social care?
The school leaving age was raised to 18 without any extra funding. FE colleges have already seen savage cuts and now school sixth forms are being hit. Conservatives don't like it.
Hammond's hands are tied over extra funding after this budget. He couldn't even raise a small amount through a progressive rise in NICs, so he won't be able to raise income tax. He'll have to cut something.
Social care tax is being raised by local councils, not central government. I've just received my council tax bill, which includes a 3% social care levy. On the same day, I received a notification that my gas and electricity bill is likely to rise by £200+ next year. On top of the NICs rise of £470pa, I despair.
PS. Anybody seen a spare £350,000 a week anywhere?
Is it me or am I getting mixed messages
Is anyone interested in the terror attack in Moscow?