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Council tax is under fire as polling reveals it’s the second-biggest financial gripe after energy bills, with 34% of people demanding reform — even more than income tax cuts. Over 60% see it as unfair, especially since it’s based on outdated 1991 valuations that penalize homeowners in the North and Midlands. Prime Minister Andy Burnham admits land is undertaxed, though he previously resisted change — now pressure’s mounting as public finances tighten. A group called Fairer Share wants to scrap council tax and stamp duty entirely, replacing them with a modern, proportional annual property tax based on current values. Nearly half of those polled back the idea, arguing it would ease burdens on working families and boost local economies — while those with pricier homes would pay more.

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