Hundreds of millions in local transport funding in England could be cut next week, jeopardizing plans for electric buses and extending the night tube in London.
Regional mayors are pushing back against proposed cuts to their transport budgets, arguing that they believed this funding was secure until 2027.
A government source indicated that while there are no plans to alter the city region sustainable transport settlements, they avoided discussing potential impacts on other funding.
The chancellor is facing a 22 billion pound shortfall, leading to intense negotiations among cabinet ministers regarding capital spending cuts and overall funding settlements.
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