Some of those who regard themselves as being on the Left have been critical of the current Labour administration in Brent for setting a legal, balanced budget despite the swingeing cuts imposed by the government. I gather they want us to refuse to set a budget at all, as some authorities did in the 1980s. My memory of the 1980s was that this was not a successful strategy, but I also wondered whether there are any examples of any local authorities anywhere in the countrey (even Tower Hamlets) trying to follow it?
Perhaps if no one is going down that route, those who advocate it should reflect on whether it is a credible strategy.
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