Liberal Democrat councillors in Manchester accused of âbribing the electorateâ after failed attempt to amend budget The opposition had suggested that the Labour-led council should spend £3m of its cash reserves 08:51, 2 MAR 2021 direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Click here When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice Liberal Democrat councillors in Manchester have been accused of âbribing the electorateâ after tabling plans to amend the city councilâs budget for the coming year - which includes £41m in cuts.