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Farage Slams Tory's Controversial Double Tax on Second Homes

5/10/2025

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Nigel Farage has slammed the Tory government's new policy that slaps a double council tax on second homes, labeling it "madness." As Reform UK gains traction in several councils, there's a chance this controversial tax could be overturned. While intended to alleviate housing pressures, the policy has sparked outrage for misallocating funds and igniting tensions with homeowners.

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Nigel Farage has slammed the Tory government's new policy that slaps a double council tax on second homes, labeling it "madness." As Reform UK gains traction in several councils, there's a chance this controversial tax could be overturned. While intended to alleviate housing pressures, the policy has sparked outrage for misallocating funds and igniting tensions with homeowners.