Back in 2019, theguardian.com reported almost 800 libraries have been closed since the Conservative-Lib Dem government implemented austerity in 2010. Now I am a massive fan of library services and it’s not just Ms Bruce and Ms Mordaunt who think they are vital for all the reasons Ms Bruce so eloquently listed. Have a look at the Cheshire East website where you can read proposals to try to eke out some savings from the highways and parking budgets. You will recall that the investigation previously revealed Ms Bruce was the fourth highest earner, making £711,749 since December 2019. And last week, Sky News have told us Ms Bruce pulled in £2,992 an hour for her outside work.

Source: The Guardian July 23, 2023 12:09 UTC