In England, 85% of County Councils are reeling from Chancellor Reeves' budget, which leaves these areas 'worse off,' with cuts to public services and increased council tax on the horizon.
The new Local Government Finance Settlement favors urban areas, allocating just 3% of a £600M Recovery Grant to rural councils. This decision is sparking panic among rural councils struggling to meet service demands.
Labour faces backlash over these funding changes, potentially alienating rural voters amid growing dissatisfaction with financial policies.
