Hull MP condemns new round of Coalition council cuts

Hull North MP Diana Johnson has attacked the latest round of local government cuts that were announced by Eric Pickles today.

Hull North MP Diana Johnson told Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles in the Commons: "He mentioned morality, but how is it moral to see more council cuts directed at the poorest areas that are least well-equipped to generate extra business revenue? Hull's cut so far has been £163.50 per head, North Dorset's £2.70."

Speaking after the debate, Diana Johnson MP added: "Today's announcement means deeper cuts in basic services, from refuse collection to pot holes, and upward pressure on the council tax bills that will soon be falling onto the doormats of more of the least well-off."

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