Tory Rebellion Brews Over English Council Funding Shortfall
• More than 40 Tory MPs threaten rebellion over lack of funding for English councils, warning of deep cuts to services
• MPs include 7 former cabinet ministers and represent all wings of the party
• MPs warn millions in traditional Tory areas face service cuts and higher taxes due to £4bn funding shortfall
• Signatories include former immigration minister Robert Jenrick and ex-cabinet ministers Priti Patel and Thérèse Coffey
• MPs threaten to vote against government in February unless more funding provided in final settlement