In a very real sense after a decade & a half of Tory attrition (and inaction) our public services are crumbling;

the National Audit Office has concluded that there is a £49bn backlog of repairs to the built public infrastructure, of which two thirds is accounted for by lack of maintenance & repairs across the NHS & schools.

However, this represents a major Keynsian opportunity; rebuilding & refurbishment could drive employment & skills acquisition across the country!

#PublicSector
h/t FT