The review of local government finance and 2019 spending review confirms a £5bn funding gap for local authorities.
A Committee report said the government’s response had exposed the “tragic impact” of years of funding cuts and delayed reforms.
House of Commons
Jacob Rees-Mogg made the announcement in parliament when addressing a question from MP Rachel Maclean on making social care a priority.
The event, hosted by the Minister of Care, applauded the work of adult social care workers in the UK.