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Why are councils going bankrupt? – Politics Weekly UK

Why are councils going bankrupt? – Politics Weekly UK

FromPolitics Weekly UK


Why are councils going bankrupt? – Politics Weekly UK

FromPolitics Weekly UK

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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Jan 25, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The government has an announced an extra £500million to help local councils in England. After years of squeezed budgets, many are facing bankruptcy. What can be done to prevent more from tipping over? The Guardian’s John Harris hears from Bill Revans, the leader of Somerset council, the Guardian’s social policy editor, Patrick Butler, and the Labour candidate for Peckham, Miatta Fahnbulleh. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Released:
Jan 25, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Guardian political columnist John Harris hosts a cast of voices from up and down the country as well as across the political spectrum to analyse the week’s political news. For US Politics with Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland, make sure to search 'Politics Weekly America' wherever you get your podcasts