'We can’t go on lurching from crisis to crisis' - council's despair at UK's economic 'mismanagement'

City leaders on Wearside have slammed the Government for “mishandling the economy” as rising inflation continues to hit local authority finances.

At a meeting of Sunderland City Council’s cabinet this week, councillors were given reports on the council’s current financial position and future budget estimates.

As a result of national issues, including rising inflation, cabinet heard the local authority will face a challenging period in future.