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Conservatives Warn: Labour's Tax Reform Could Spike Costs

11/11/2025

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Sir James Cleverly, the Conservative housing spokesman, warned Labour's council tax reform could create 14 bands and raise costs.
He said households in the highest band would pay nearly nine times more than the lowest.
The Conservative Party said Wales and Scotland proposals could model England.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies suggested doubling council tax for higher bands, while the Government said there are no plans for England.

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Sir James Cleverly, the Conservative housing spokesman, warned Labour's council tax reform could create 14 bands and raise costs.
He said households in the highest band would pay nearly nine times more than the lowest.
The Conservative Party said Wales and Scotland proposals could model England.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies suggested doubling council tax for higher bands, while the Government said there are no plans for England.