Tilda Martin
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November 10, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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When comparing these figures with the latest deprivation figures published at the end of October, the analysis revealed a strong relationship: the more deprived a local authority, the higher its council tax as a percentage of house prices.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
When comparing these figures with the latest deprivation figures published at the end of October, the analysis revealed a strong relationship: the more deprived a local authority, the higher its council tax as a percentage of house prices.
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Asked if the current system is pushing people into poverty Jonathan Hinder MP said: "It's definitely a part of it."
@stuarthoddinott.bsky.social said the current system is “regressive and outdated and therefore in urgent need of reform”
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@stuarthoddinott.bsky.social said the current system is “regressive and outdated and therefore in urgent need of reform”
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November 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Asked if the current system is pushing people into poverty Jonathan Hinder MP said: "It's definitely a part of it."
@stuarthoddinott.bsky.social said the current system is “regressive and outdated and therefore in urgent need of reform”
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@stuarthoddinott.bsky.social said the current system is “regressive and outdated and therefore in urgent need of reform”
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In Burnley, Hartlepool and Durham, residents pay around 2% of the value of the property they live in, compared with those in Westminster who pay around 0.1%
Labour MP Jon Trickett said council tax is "throwing up huge issues for deprived communities” & is "not a socially just system at the moment"
Labour MP Jon Trickett said council tax is "throwing up huge issues for deprived communities” & is "not a socially just system at the moment"
November 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
In Burnley, Hartlepool and Durham, residents pay around 2% of the value of the property they live in, compared with those in Westminster who pay around 0.1%
Labour MP Jon Trickett said council tax is "throwing up huge issues for deprived communities” & is "not a socially just system at the moment"
Labour MP Jon Trickett said council tax is "throwing up huge issues for deprived communities” & is "not a socially just system at the moment"