Now Tory leaders of town hall forced to consider 160 per cent council tax hike vow to challenge 40 per cent funding cut imposed by Labour ministers
The Conservatives who took back control of Wandsworth Council from Labour earlier this year could go directly to ministers over the 40 per cent cut to its funding.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Aug 26, 2026, 9:03 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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