Rishi Sunak urges public services to increase productivity
Rishi Sunak, the UK Prime Minister, is pushing for £20 billion in savings from public services, emphasizing the need for increased productivity. He stated that no heroic efforts are required, just a return to pre-pandemic levels of work ethic.
Focus on productivity to maximize public spending
During a session with senior MPs, Sunak highlighted the importance of focusing on productivity to optimize the investment in public services. He pointed out that a 5% increase in productivity could result in significant savings.
Local government funding and council tax bills
Sunak also addressed the issue of funding for local government and upcoming council tax increases. While council tax bills are set to rise by 5%, Sunak denied claims of a crisis and emphasized the government's efforts to support local councils.
Concerns over cuts in councils' spending power
Labour MP Clive Betts raised concerns about a 30% cut in councils' spending power since 2010, highlighting the challenges faced by local authorities.
