The burglary at the local delicatessen, and the subsequent police non-response, highlights the severe resource cuts affecting public services in austerity Britain. Residents are accustomed to this cycle of crime and negligence from authorities.
The writer reflects on how the recent Labour election victory provided a temporary lift in spirits, contrasting it with the disillusionment brought on by ongoing austerity measures from the new government.
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