Sentences with phrase «public purse strings»

McDonnell and Corbyn believe they must win voters» trust over the public purse strings before they can make the argument for other policies.
The Treasury, with an ever firm hand on the public purse strings, has made clear that it wants to keep the amount of new money involved as low as possible, probably no more than # 2 million.
«With budget restraints hitting hard on the public purse strings, this could be the ideal way to earn additional revenue from land that is effectively vacant for six weeks or more.
With the public purse strings pulled tight, those involved in commissioning buildings for education will be keen to demonstrate value beyond the bigger picture benefit of tackling climate change.
It points out that despite the public purse strings loosening slightly as critical infrastructure projects get the go - ahead after years on hold, budgets remain very tight and governments and local authorities want to see real value for money.
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