These charts (from the same piece) help explain why. And why public infrastructure is generally falling apart. And how much the wages of ordinary Brits in work have fallen behind those in comparable countries.

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When Labour said it was the 'last chance to save the NHS' they were right. https://on.ft.com/3ju6PMU

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@GeorgePeretzKC Really sad to see all the progress undone. You have to question what the purpose of government is, if not to improve the lot of the population.
@paul_blakeman @GeorgePeretzKC Judging by the last twelve years, this government's aim and sole purpose is to enrich its backers, cronies and itself.