Budget worrying for rural communities, but NHS boost welcome, says Helen

North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan has offered her view on the first budget of the Labour Government.

Helen Morgan, Liberal Democrat MP for North Shropshire, said, “Many people in rural communities will be worried as a result of today’s budget. The Chancellor has outlined changes which make it harder for farmers to succession plan, create a lack of certainty for areas that flood, and fail to deliver investment in rural public transport links.

“Liberal Democrats will be standing up for rural communities and the agricultural sector against these decisions.

“However it is right to welcome the good news, which comes in the form of additional and much-needed funding for our NHS, and a promise of extra beds for our hospitals.

“These pledges need to be carefully scrutinised in places like Shropshire to make sure we see real improvements to the health and care service – this must be the Government’s top priority.”