Labour's Pride in Place Program: £20M for Communities

0:00On March 20, Labor's Community Secretary Steve Reed says the party is gearing up for tough local elections across England, Scotland, and Wales. This may. Despite slipping opinion polls since their big general election win, Reed claims they have a strong record in office to defend. He's announcing 20 million pounds in funding through the new Pride and Place program for 40 communities in England. This cash targets neighborhoods hit hardest under the previous conservative government. On the campaign trail, Reed reports more positive feedback from voters door to door than polls suggest. He points to quick wins like wages rising faster in the past year than in the previous 10 years. Local community boards, led by independent shares, will decide how to spend the money on projects like playgrounds or centers. Areas from Bournemouth to Wolverhampton are getting shares over the next decade. As may approaches, Labor plans to push hard and make their case to turn things around at the ballot box.