In this article for the Municipal Journal, David Phillips examines the choices the next Government will face, including whether (and how much) to raise taxes. What it decides could have big implications for councils and those who rely on their services.
Authors
David Phillips
Associate Director
David is Head of Devolved and Local Government Finance. He also works on tax in developing countries as part of our TaxDev centre.
Comment details
- Publisher
- The Municipal Journal
Suggested citation
Phillips, D. (2019). Just a lull in the funding storm? [Comment] The Municipal Journal. Available at: https://ifs.org.uk/articles/just-lull-funding-storm (accessed: 18 April 2024).
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