Tory MPs Threaten Rebellion Over Council Funding Shortfall

Over 40 MPs, including former cabinet ministers, demand additional funding to prevent service cuts and council bankruptcies.

Over 40 Conservative MPs, including seven former cabinet ministers, have threatened a rebellion against Rishi Sunak, demanding more funding for English councils to avoid deep cuts to services.
The MPs warn that without additional funding, councils will face bankruptcy due to a £4bn funding shortfall, leading to service reductions and higher council tax rates.
Among the signatories are former immigration minister Robert Jenrick and former cabinet ministers Priti Patel, Thérèse Coffey, Damian Green, and Brandon Lewis.
The government announced a £64bn funding package for English councils in December, an increase of 6.5% on the previous year, but local government leaders warn this is insufficient.
The MPs have threatened to vote against the government in a vote on local government funding due in early February unless additional funding is provided.