Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats have accused the Conservative Government of “incompetence and chaos” after the Autumn Statement saw tax hikes and cuts to services for people in Waltham Forest. The Chancellor’s measures come in the wake of economic turmoil following the “mini-budget” which saw mortgage rates spike to record levels.
The Government’s failure to insulate Britain’s homes is leading to families in Waltham Forest paying over £75 million more a year for their energy bills, research by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats are calling on the Chancellor to protect education spending, as shocking new figures show that schools in Waltham Forest face cuts in their spending power of £8.9m next year.
Analysis from the House of Commons Library commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has shown that in the three constituencies covering Waltham Forest, 5,566 people who receive the Disability Living Allowance, which helps disabled people with living costs, would be in line to take a real terms cut to their income.
Our thoughts are with her family at what must be a very difficult time for them.
London City Airport is once again consulting on increasing the hours it is allowed to operate flights.