Council tax bills in Wandsworth to almost DOUBLE with residents facing £958 a year hike - but local Labour MPs refuse to support challenge to Government's brutal funding cuts

Council tax bills in Wandsworth are set to increase by 94%, with residents facing an annual hike of £958. The Tory-run council attributes these eye-watering rises to the Labour Government slashing its funding by £84million per year. While most English councils are limited to a 5% increase without a referendum, Wandsworth is among six local authorities permitted to exceed this limit. Local Labour MPs have refused to support challenges against these brutal funding cuts.