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Reform UK defends 9% council tax rise in Worcestershire

9/2/2026

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Richard Tice, Reform UK deputy leader, defended England's council tax rises and spending cuts.
Reform UK controls 24 councils after the May 2026 local elections.
Tice said the 9% tax increase in Worcestershire was the right decision.
Tice pledged a right-to-buy scheme to increase affordable housing supply.
Tice urged the party to adopt climate-adaptation policies.

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Richard Tice, Reform UK deputy leader, defended England's council tax rises and spending cuts.
Reform UK controls 24 councils after the May 2026 local elections.
Tice said the 9% tax increase in Worcestershire was the right decision.
Tice pledged a right-to-buy scheme to increase affordable housing supply.
Tice urged the party to adopt climate-adaptation policies.