I don't accept that that's the reason for the sharp increase. Central funds have been shrinking for 13 years, you don't just try and make that up in one big increase.
'But Brighton and Hove City Council leader Bella Sankey said a rethink will now take place as she highlighted the importance of patients and staff having affordable access to the hospital and other services in the city.'
Astounding climb down and begs the question, weren't the council aware of...