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policy22 Oct 2026

Labour MPs urge Chancellor to replace council tax with property value levy at the Budget in move that would hammer the South East - Daily Mail

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Labour MPs urge Chancellor to replace council tax with property value levy at the Budget in move that would hammer the South East - Daily Mail

Op-Ed in Politics Home: Jonathan Brash MP calls on Andy Burnham to back an independent review into property tax - Fairer Share Campaign

The House Article | Burnham's Budget must not kick the can on fairer property taxes - Politics Home

Property tax reform could deliver £51.8m boost to Blackpool, saving households £800 per year - Blackpool Gazette

Pendle households could save £800 a year under proposed property tax reform - Lancashire Telegraph

Claims 'outdated' property tax reforms could lead to £50m boost for Middlesbrough - Teesside Live

The Resolution Foundation's property tax plan: what it means for the case for reform - Fairer Share Campaign

Independent Analysis Strengthens the Case for Property Tax Reform - Fairer Share Campaign

Top 20 local authorities by potential economic boost - Fairer Share Campaign

What is proportional property tax – and who would benefit most from it? - The Independent

Our Autumn Budget Submission: Time for a Fairer Property Tax - Fairer Share Campaign

Tao ’27: Brown must pay a fairer share to Providence - Brown Daily Herald

Andy Burnham signals higher homes tax for London to ensure 'fairness' in UK - London Evening Standard

Landlords could face annual property tax under Burnham - Property118

New Andy Burnham £1,200 council tax rule proposed for households - Birmingham Live

Council tax should be replaced with new property levy, Burnham told - The i Paper

Andy Burnham faces pressure on council tax as two thirds of Brits brand system unfair - Daily Mirror

Council Tax reform: why we should go further than Centre for Cities - Fairer Share Campaign

Axe stamp duty? How Andy Burnham could change property tax - The Guardian

Andy Burnham property tax update with 0.48% and 0.96% value bands put forward - Birmingham Live

Scrap Stamp Duty and Get Britain Moving Again - Fairer Share Campaign

Andy Burnham tax rises: All the ways the new Prime Minister could hammer London - London Evening Standard

Property tax: What new homes levy could Andy Burnham back and how would it affect Londoners? - London Evening Standard

What Has Andy Burnham Actually Said About Stamp Duty? - Morningstar

Andy Burnham rules out scrapping Stamp Duty - The Negotiator

How council tax reform could affect how much you pay – by area - The i Paper

Burnham rules out Stamp Duty changes in next Budget - PropertyWire

Andy Burnham rejects northern Labour MPs’ call to abolish council tax

Burnham weighs replacing council tax and stamp duty, as petition forces Commons debate - Mortgage Professional America

What could Andy Burnham as prime minister mean for your money? - Sky News

Households in England set for £1,096 boost under Andy Burnham property tax - AOL.co.uk

Andy Burnham 'Not Actively Considering' Replacing Council Tax And Stamp Duty, No.10 Says - HuffPost UK

Andy Burnham fuels fears of extra £7.5 billion property tax on London - London Evening Standard

Use our tax calculator to find out how much Burnham's 0.48% property charge could cost you - Daily Express

POLL: Would a 0.48% annual property tax crash UK economy? - Daily Express

UK households face £1,296 charges under Andy Burnham property tax - Daily Express

Burnham says 'big decisions' ahead on council tax | ITV News - ITVX

Andy Burnham warns of ‘big decisions’ ahead on unfair council tax system - The Independent

Andy Burnham issues update on council tax reform as 'big decisions ahead' - Manchester Evening News

Andy Burnham hints at new approach to council tax - what could change? - Metro.co.uk

Land Value Tax: what is Andy Burnham's new property tax and how would it affect Londoners? - AOL.co.uk

Aussie rich-lister John Symond faces massive property tax bill - Real Estate

Andy Burnham £1,300 charge on table for people in homes worth £270,000 - Birmingham Live

Andy Burnham £1,301 charge on table for people living in homes worth £271k - Yorkshire Live

Andy Burnham considering huge tax change with new '0.48% charge' - Daily Express

Professional classes stand in way of tax on the super-rich | Phillip Inman - The Guardian

Property Tax petition hits 100,000 signatures - The Negotiator

Fiscal options: what to do about property taxes - Nesta | UK innovation agency for social good

Property tax petition tops 100,000 signatures, triggering Commons debate - Property Industry Eye

Could Andy Burnham scrap stamp duty? What is known so far