Now that the tories are in power for another five years, I have made a list of what I expect to happen. It is not based on any facts or research, just my general gut feeling.
Nationally -
1. The NHS will be chipped away at, fragmented and sold off to private companies, until there is nothing left.
2. There will be more cuts to the police service and the rising crime rates will rise further.
3. There will be a referendum on whether or not we remain part of the EU. I think the majority will want us to leave.
4. Scotland will vote again on independence. With the success of the SNP in the General Election, I suspect they will win this time.
5. Benefits such as Child Tax Credits and disability benefits will be cut. This will result in more people relying on food banks or even an increase in homelessness.
6. London Mayor, Boris Johnson, will become Prime Minister within two or three years. The UK will become a laughing stock if this happens and nobody will take us seriously.
Locally -
1. Local authorities will receive less cash so they will be looking to make cutbacks where they can.
2. Libraries will close despite being saved not too long ago (where the money came from then, has not been made clear).
3. Sure Start Children's Centres will close. Like the libraries, these were saved but not sure how.
4. Bin collections will go from weekly to fortnightly. This will obviously see an increase in fly tipping.
5. Fire stations will close, putting lives in danger.
I'm sure this list will grow as time goes on but for now, all I can do is wish you luck because, unless you're rich or live in the south, you will need it.
