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Around one quarter of councils in England could lose money under proposed funding reforms, even if council tax rates are pushed higher, analysis has found
A report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) said overall cash for inner London town halls, including Sir Keir Starmer’s own council, Camden, would be 11-12% lower in 2028-29 in real terms.
The think tank said inner London boroughs will have less money to spend on services even if they increase council tax by the maximum amount allowed.
It said the changes would create big “winners and losers” as ministers attempt to address perceived unfairness in levels of core funding across the country.
The think tank said inner London boroughs will have less money to spend on services even if they increase council tax by the maximum am