This is a half measure that does not go far enough to address the woefully inadequate performance of Kensington and Chelsea council throughout this crisis

Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local
Government, Andrew Gwynne MP, commenting on the decision to bring in an external taskforce to
oversee key services from Kensington and Chelsea Council, said:

“Despite being a clear admission
of failure, this is a half measure that does not go far enough to address the
woefully inadequate performance of Kensington and Chelsea council throughout
this crisis.

“It
is clear that the community has lost trust in their council. Sajid Javid needs
to finally show some leadership by bringing in external commissioners – in
consultation with residents themselves – to make sure everyone in the
borough is getting the support they need.“

This is a half measure that does not go far enough to address the woefully inadequate performance of Kensington and Chelsea council throughout this crisis – Gwynne