Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePrime Minister Andy Burnham has warned of significant decisions ahead for his administration regarding council tax, criticising the current system as inherently unfair. Mr Burnham highlighted that residents in Greater Manchester often pay higher council tax rates than those living in much larger and more expensive homes in London, advocating for reform to address this disparity. Downing Street has denied that the government is contemplating replacing council tax and stamp duty with a new property or land value tax, stating that tax decisions are solely a matter for the Chancellor. Labour MPs, including Jonathan Brash for Hartlepool, are pushing for 'wholesale reform' of council tax, citing examples where Band A homes in areas like Hartlepool pay nearly 2.5 times more than those in Westminster. The Conservatives criticised any potential Labour changes, with Shadow Housing Secretary Sir James Cleverly suggesting such reforms would lead to higher taxes for 'middle England' and accusing Labour of seeking more ways to tax people's homes. In fullAndy Burnham warns of ‘big decisions’ ahead on unfair council tax systemMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Andy Burnham slams unfair council tax as ‘Manchester paying more than London’
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePrime Minister Andy Burnham has warned of significant decisions ahead for his administration regarding council tax, criticising the current system as inherently unfair. Mr Burnham highlighted that residents in Greater Manchester often pay higher council tax rates than those living in much larger and more expensive homes in London, advocating for reform to address this disparity. Downing Street has denied that the government is contemplating replacing council tax and stamp duty with a new property or land value tax, stating that tax decisions are solely a matter for the Chancellor. Labour MPs, including Jonathan Brash for Hartlepool, are pushing for 'wholesale reform' of council tax, citing examples where Band A homes in areas like Hartlepool pay nearly 2.5 times more than those in Westminster. The Conservatives criticised any potential Labour changes, with Shadow Housing Secretary Sir James Cleverly suggesting such reforms would lead to higher taxes for 'middle England' and accusing Labour of seeking more ways to tax people's homes. In fullAndy Burnham warns of ‘big decisions’ ahead on unfair council tax systemMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
