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Jenrick Rules Out Abolishing Inheritance Tax If Reform Wins

By Drooid · Sep 13, 2026, 10:33 PM UTC · How we work

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MP Robert Jenrick (Conservative) ruled out abolishing inheritance tax if Reform UK wins the election.
Jenrick said his priority is big tax cuts for working people, not the super-rich.
Reform UK Treasury spokesman argued inheritance tax affects only 36,000 estates versus 40 million income-taxpayers.
Conservative spokesman noted Kemi Badenoch may announce plans to scrap inheritance tax at an upcoming conference.

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MP Robert Jenrick (Conservative) ruled out abolishing inheritance tax if Reform UK wins the election.
Jenrick said his priority is big tax cuts for working people, not the super-rich.
Reform UK Treasury spokesman argued inheritance tax affects only 36,000 estates versus 40 million income-taxpayers.
Conservative spokesman noted Kemi Badenoch may announce plans to scrap inheritance tax at an upcoming conference.