Author: Oliver Mitchell

Labour’s council funding formula would take millions from rural areas while urban authorities gain billions, according to the figures in the Daily Mail’s report. Ministers say funding is being matched more closely to need. Andy Burnham has been accused of waging a “war on the countryside” after Labour’s council funding changes were reported to take £61m from rural councils over three years. Urban areas are set to receive an extra £2.9bn. Local leaders warn that villages could lose vital services as councils struggle with rising inflation and soaring social care costs. The Government says it is directing money to poorer…