Council Tax is outdated, unfair, and punishing those who can least afford it – yet Parliament was nearly EMPTY for this crucial debate!
In this video, we bring you yesterday’s House of Commons debate on Council Tax reform, where Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash delivered a powerful speech calling for urgent change. Alongside him, Grahame Morris, Luke Myer, and other MPs made valid and compelling arguments highlighting the deep unfairness of the current system.
A huge thank you to Jonathan for his excellent speech and to all the MPs who contributed to this important discussion. It’s time to fix this broken system and ensure a fairer way for everyone. It was great to see Fairer Share mentioned too, with Jonathan highlighting the need for a Proportional Property Tax – this is progress.
Shocking Facts from the Debate:
- A Band A home in Westminster pays £648 a year, while in Hartlepool it’s £1,585 – more than double!
- The system is based on property values from 1991 – 34 years out of date!
- Council Tax in some areas takes 9% of median wages, while in Westminster it’s just 2%.
- £6 billion in Council Tax debt is already owed – the system is broken beyond repair.
So why was the chamber almost EMPTY?
Tax reform is long overdue – yet only a handful of MPs showed up to debate a fairer property tax. Millions face an outdated, unfair system, but Westminster seems asleep at the wheel. We need action, not apathy
Take action!
Email your MP here and ask why they didn’t take part in this crucial debate on Council Tax reform. Let them know this issue matters!
Sign the petition for a fairer tax system here.