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Reform UK Faces Backlash Over Broken Council Tax Promises

12/12/2025

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Reform UK faces criticism for failing to fulfil election promises to cut council tax.
Warwickshire County Council plans to raise council tax by the maximum allowed.
Despite winning control of 10 local authorities and nearly 700 seats in May, Reform's ability to freeze council tax without cutting essential services remains uncertain as the council awaits government funding allocations for next year's budget.

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Reform UK faces criticism for failing to fulfil election promises to cut council tax.
Warwickshire County Council plans to raise council tax by the maximum allowed.
Despite winning control of 10 local authorities and nearly 700 seats in May, Reform's ability to freeze council tax without cutting essential services remains uncertain as the council awaits government funding allocations for next year's budget.