On Tue, 15 Dec 2020 11:52:23 -0000 (UTC)
Recliner wrote:
Grant Shapps, the transport secretary, told Hammersmith & Fulham council,
which is run by Labour, that the money would be needed to open the bridge,
suggesting that it could be raised through a council tax increase or by
raiding its reserves.

Its about time the government woke up to how local councils are struggling.
Tightening belts is one thing but they're virtually on starvation rations
funding wise now. Where do they think Fulham will get the millions from?
Raising council tax with all the covid unemployment? Oh yeah, great plan.

God forbid the government should part with much case to redo a major bridge,
much better to blow a significant portion of GDP on a high speed rail line
no one needs and play party politics with local issues instead.