When people talk about transforming local government finance, they often reach for words like ‘radical' or ‘fundamental overhaul'. I prefer a simpler, more potent word: bold.

The Conservatives want to finally address the deep-seated issues that you, the readers of The MJ and the attendees of the Local Government Association Conference, are all so acutely aware of. I want to assure you the Conservative Party is ready to be bold. We have a plan to fix local government finance, once and for all.