Top Tory Michael Gove has been accused of “stabbing” local government Conservatives in the back after he claimed some councils were facing bankruptcy because of poor leadership and not reduced funding. The cabinet member made the remarks yesterday when giving evidence to the parliamentary Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee. He was asked by members about funding for local government and the recent S114 notices issued by Birmingham and Nottingham city councils, which mean they will only be funding services they have a legal obligation to – such as adults and children’s care. Mr Gove…