London’s Tory council leaders are sounding the alarm over a new “Burnham penalty” — a hidden tax hike forcing steep council tax increases or service cuts as central funding shrinks. Westminster, Wandsworth, and Kensington & Chelsea blame a government funding formula that unfairly targets wealthier areas, with Wandsworth eyeing a record 16% tax jump. While the government insists reforms aim for fairness by redirecting funds to where need is greatest, council bosses argue they’re being punished for keeping taxes low — demanding an urgent review before residents face deeper hardship.
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