One of the big issues during the campaign has been the funding of the NHS - and the confusion over the 'dementia tax':
Futures Forum: The general election in the West Country: the issues >>> health and social care
Another has been the funding of education.
Schools are a matter for County Councils, as attested during the last local elections:
Futures Forum: Devon County Council elections: the issues > school funding
But the cash comes from central government - and that is where many of the arguments have been:
Futures Forum: Town vs country: funding issues surrounding education, social care and councils
Futures Forum: Devon schools receive £290 per pupil less than the England average - and that is about to get even worse
Here's a useful overview from ITV - with a West Country perspective:
Wood's what if? Will education policy steer voters? | West Country - ITV News
And these arguments have spilt over into the pages of the Herald:
Breaking news & sport in Sidmouth | Sidmouth Herald
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