The existential problem #KeirStarmer is trying to address with his so called #TakrBackControl Bill is that beyond London is (for the first time in modern constitutional history, I’m pretty sure) local authorities in #England are #selfabolishing as an alternative to #bankruptcy: this is a direct result of the severe effects of having their finances gouged by Whitehall. https://amp.theguardian.com/politics/2023/jan/05/keir-starmer-vows-to-let-communities-take-back-control-in-labour-first-term