Andy Burnham raises fears of higher council tax for homeowners in the South as PM warns of 'unfairness'
- Posted on July 27, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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In brief
Andy Burnham raises significant concerns about potential council tax increases targeting affluent homeowners across Southern England. The Prime Minister backs ex-Chancellor Rachel Reeves' tax reform initiative, which introduced a surcharge on high-value properties. This 'mansion tax' implementation has sparked debate about fairness in the UK property taxation system and its impact on middle to upper-class households seeking property ownership in expensive regions.
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Andy Burnham raises fears of higher council tax for homeowners in the South as PM warns of 'unfairness'
The Prime Minister said ex-Chancellor Rachel Reeves was 'right to start' reforming council tax after she introduced a surcharge for higher-value homes - dubbed a 'mansion tax'.
