Tory MPs Demand Extra Funding for Councils Facing £4 Billion Shortfall and Cuts to Key Services
• More than 40 Tory MPs wrote to PM demanding extra funding for councils to avoid cuts to services
• Group says councils face £4bn funding shortfall over next 3 years and need extra support
• Hampshire County Council proposing cuts of £132m including to arts centers, recycling centers, homelessness services
• Council also plans to cut funding for community transport services like 'Dial-a-Ride' used by vulnerable residents
• Government says it has announced £64bn funding package for councils, a 6.5% real terms increase, but MPs say more needed