Reform UK insists it can lower taxes without cutting services in Leicestershire despite a growing budget gap. Leader of Leicestershire County Council Dan Harrison “categorically” told fellow councillors his intention was to “reduce council tax” and “protect frontline services through efficiencies”.

However, he refused to be drawn on how required savings would be made in light of increasing financial pressure at the local authority when questioned at yesterday’s (Monday, September 8) scrutiny commission meeting. He said he would not be commenting on that “at this stage” as there is an external audit of the council’s finances planned and he is “not prepared to prejudice” that.

Opposition councillors have accused Reform UK of not having a “credible” financial plan, however, with o

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