THURROCK MP Dame Jackie Doyle-Price made a detailed speech in the House of Commons in the past week, covering a wide range of issues including immigration, public finance and housebuilding.
Speaking in the debate following Wednesday’s Budget, Ms Doyle-Price also reflected on the financial catastrophe that has blighted Thurrock and some of the seasons behind it.
She said: “Perhaps I could give some clarity on why Thurrock Council got in such bad financial trouble.
“Over the last decade, as some members will know, Thurrock was the subject of very aggressive three-way politics, with the UK Independence party holding the balance of power between a Labour minority administration and a Conservative minority administration.
“Frankly, it was impossible to get a balanced budget passed, because sensible decisions would not be taken to either increase council tax or reduce spending.
“That led council officers to pursue a risky borrowing strategy in order to plug the gap.
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