Three council leaders have called for government money destined for the European Union (EU) to be used instead to solve the social care funding crisis.

In a joint letter to the prime minister, David Cameron, the leaders of Kent CC, Buckinghamshire CC and Hampshire CC – Cllrs Paul Carter, Martin Tett and Ken Thornber – have called for urgent action over the 'Dilnot' recommendations to cap social care costs at £35,000.