Levelling-up Agenda Impact of Cost of Living Crisis 2022-10-17
2022-10-17
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Concerns about the impact of inflation and economic challenges on areas targeted for improvement under the 'levelling up' policy.
What recent assessment has been made of the impact of the rising cost of living on the levelling-up agenda? The places most in need are suffering from this Tory cost of living crisis, yet it was the Levelling Up Secretary who advocated for a mini-Budget that prioritised the south-east over others.
The rising cost of living affects people across the UK, particularly in less affluent areas with high inflation and low wage growth. Providing immediate relief through energy support packages, while also focusing on long-term economic resilience and growth to improve local opportunities.
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Specific assessment details or figures not provided
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Concerns about inflation devaluing funds for infrastructure, labour shortages causing delays, and Brexit being at the root of these issues.
Spiralling inflation is reducing available funds for infrastructure and levelling-up projects. Labour shortages will cause delays. Does the Government admit that Brexit causes this? The plans are not working; they are failing.
Brexit enabled setting up the shared prosperity fund for local benefits across the UK. On inflation, we work with local authorities to support their projects despite challenges.
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Specific admission of Brexit's impact on levelling-up and infrastructure not provided
Brexit Enabled Setting Up Shared Prosperity Fund
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Concerns about the Levelling Up Secretary's role in advocating for a mini-Budget that prioritised south-east over others, and questions about fat trimming from levelling-up budgets.
The most needy areas suffer from Tory cost of living crisis. The Levelling Up Secretary cheered mini-Budget favouring south-east. How much 'fat' will be found in levelling-up budgets?
Delighted the hon. Gentleman mentioned mini-Budget, highlighting investment zones committed to deliver local opportunities and jobs in Scotland.
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Specific funding reduction details for levelling-up initiatives not provided
Investment Zones Commitment
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