Why has Labour allowed such big increases in council tax?
- Posted on February 4, 2025
- By The Independent
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Why has Labour allowed such big increases in council tax?
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As the government gives six local authorities permission to raise the tax by up to 10 per cent, Sean O’Grady looks at the reasons behind the decision