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

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."