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Starmer pledges to 'reverse devastating decline' of communities with £800m investment
Sir Keir Starmer is to announce a cash injection of £800m to rejuvenate the most deprived communities, which he admits have been "undermined by political neglect".
The extra investment forms part of the existing Pride in Place programme, aimed at addressing the sense of isolation in deprived communities, which Labour insiders believe is feeding the rise of Reform UK. The new money will benefit 40 communities with up to £20m of support for projects like cleaning up town centres and boosting youth services or sports facilities.
Politics latest: Labour MPs rebel over Mandelson files In a speech on Thursday, the prime minister will say it is part of a renewal of communities across the country. "We've got to reverse the devastating decline in our communities." Sir Keir will say.
"We've got to give power, agency and control to the very people who want to improve their community. "This is what our Pride in Place programme is about - because pride is the social glue, the force that holds together a community and a country." Sir Keir will also argue that, amid a cost-of-living crisis, a strong society is vital.
"Any country that cannot keep its high streets alive, it's bills down and it's people feeling respected, will struggle to meet the test of our times," he will add. "So we must strengthen our society, because it is vital for the future of this country." Sir Keir will argue that Britain, the "greatest country in the world.
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