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Outrage as Derbyshire Council Announces Care Home Closures

12/23/2025

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Derbyshire County Council plans to close eight residential care homes, announced just before Christmas after a failed sale, sparking outrage.
Mick Coppin of the GMB union calls the decision a betrayal and notes the anxiety it causes for residents and staff.
Linsey Farnsworth, Labour MP, and Keir Starmer, Labour leader, expressed deep concern over the impact on families.
The sale decision was made in November 2024, when the council was Conservative-controlled.

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Derbyshire County Council plans to close eight residential care homes, announced just before Christmas after a failed sale, sparking outrage.
Mick Coppin of the GMB union calls the decision a betrayal and notes the anxiety it causes for residents and staff.
Linsey Farnsworth, Labour MP, and Keir Starmer, Labour leader, expressed deep concern over the impact on families.
The sale decision was made in November 2024, when the council was Conservative-controlled.