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Labour's Tax Plan: Rising Council Bills and Controversy

11/22/2025

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Council tax bills in England are set to rise, with Labour's plan projecting five percent annual increases and £700 more for typical properties.
Labour's policy would let distressed councils raise taxes beyond the five percent limit without referendums, reaching 10 percent.
Critics say the plan punishes well-run councils and rewards poorly run ones.
Government sources say only a few councils will face severe losses, with transitional payments to mitigate impacts.

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Council tax bills in England are set to rise, with Labour's plan projecting five percent annual increases and £700 more for typical properties.
Labour's policy would let distressed councils raise taxes beyond the five percent limit without referendums, reaching 10 percent.
Critics say the plan punishes well-run councils and rewards poorly run ones.
Government sources say only a few councils will face severe losses, with transitional payments to mitigate impacts.