Red wall Labour MPs are advocating for funding grassroots social infrastructure, such as parks and community centers, to help voters in neglected regions benefit from economic growth. The Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods has identified 613 critical local areas that require community-led regeneration schemes. These neighborhoods exhibit higher unemployment and lower productivity levels. While Labour's Rachel Reeves plans to increase capital spending to £113 billion, the commission argues that essential day-to-day expenditures on these local areas are crucial for effective growth. Empowering communities to feel in control of their future is a key focus for improvement.
Red wall Labour MPs are urging Rachel Reeves to fund grassroots social infrastructure such as parks, community centres and libraries, as well as high-profile transport projects.
The Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods has identified 613 critical local areas needing community-led regeneration schemes to address higher unemployment and lower productivity.
Reeves has called for an additional £113bn in capital spending, but the commission argues day-to-day spending on local areas is essential for growth.
Armstrong emphasizes that big infrastructure projects take time, and local communities need to feel empowered and confident about their opportunities.
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