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On the road in Birmingham: can the budget save this bankrupt city – Politics Weekly UK

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Ahead of the budget next week, the Guardian’s John Harris is in Birmingham, where the city council in effect declared itself bankrupt in 2023. He spends time with people struggling with the severe spending cuts and asks what will happen if the chancellor Rachel Reeves does not offer more financial support Support the Guardian today: theguardian.com/politicspod. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
23 Oct 2024 English United Kingdom News

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