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Why are councils going bankrupt? – Politics Weekly UK
Why are councils going bankrupt? – Politics Weekly UK
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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Jan 25, 2024
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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
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