Responding to deputy prime minister Angela Rayner’s speech to the Local Government Association conference earlier today (Thursday) on council funding reforms and outsourcing, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said:
“Curbs on outsourcing can’t happen soon enough. Labour’s manifesto promised the biggest wave of insourcing of public services in a generation.
“A public interest test on awarding outside contracts shows the government is following through on its promise.
“In-house is always best for the public and for workers. There’s no profit element, services are more efficient and responsive to local needs.
“Staff often end up with a raw deal when external firms win contracts. Ministers must put a stop to this exploitation and job insecurity.
“It’s encouraging to see more money for local government and greater flexibility on how it’s spent. But extra funding is needed to undo the damage done by years of swingeing austerity.
“Ministers must demonstrate they recognise just how vital local government services are for communities and the country.”
Notes to editors:
– UNISON is the UK’s largest union with more than 1.3 million members providing public services in education, local government, the NHS, police service and energy. They are employed in the public, voluntary and private sectors.
Media contacts:
Liz Chinchen M: 07778 158175 E: press@unison.co.uk
Media contacts:
Liz Chinchen M: 07778 158175 E: press@unison.co.uk
Sophie Goodchild M: 07767 325595 E: s.goodchild@unison.co.uk
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