Furious Budget battle inside government as Starmer urged to stop mansion tax plan

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Rachel Reeves is said to be seriously considering a mansion tax to fill an estimated £40 billion budget black hole and appease the left of the Labour Party

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Keir Starmer is being urged to stand up to the left of his party as a furious battle rages within the government over whether to impose a mansion tax in next month’s Budget – which some fear could severely impact the housing market.