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Pensioner Slams Labour's Mansion Tax as Unfair Burden

12/11/2025

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Barbara Farris, a Hertfordshire pensioner, calls Labour's mansion tax "incredibly unfair."
The tax imposes a £2,500 surcharge on homes over £2 million, with higher rates for pricier properties.
Farris fears the levy could force her to sell the home she has lived in since 1998.
The government plans to consult on a deferral option for cash-poor pensioners.

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Barbara Farris, a Hertfordshire pensioner, calls Labour's mansion tax "incredibly unfair."
The tax imposes a £2,500 surcharge on homes over £2 million, with higher rates for pricier properties.
Farris fears the levy could force her to sell the home she has lived in since 1998.
The government plans to consult on a deferral option for cash-poor pensioners.