pessimism

My last Rural Insight Survey indicated over 50% of the population of rural England felt their neighbourhood was likely to become less sustainable over the next 12 months. This article bears out the general feeling of pessimism I feel pervades many rural communities at present. It tells us:

Most people in Britain are still not feeling the benefit from economic recovery, even though the majority are finally convinced that the turnaround is under way, according to a Guardian/ICM poll.

An emphatic 70% of those surveyed maintain that the recovery is not benefitting them or their families, while only 26% say they have gained as the economy has improved, adding credence to Labour attacks over the cost of living.