"Developing countries have said that without real movement on those resources over the long term, there wont be a deal in fact,".

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But it is not something that can be done without resources, any more than the Hebrews could make bricks without straw.

BBC: Bishop of Bath and Wells hits out against spending cuts

They are worried the can will be kicked down the road again, and they will be left without the resources to salvage a system already said to be in crisis.

BBC: Tough times in local government

Social services face "significant challenges and are likely to be unsustainable without additional resources or implementing new ways of working", according to the report.

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