Reform UK Councils to Raise Taxes Despite Promises
8 Reform UK councils are set to increase taxes, contradicting the party's promise to cut tax bills.
A budget consultation for next year opens the door to council tax rises up to a maximum 5 per cent.
This decision comes after the party, led by Nigel Farage, struggled to find significant cuts in public spending, particularly in children's and adult social care.
- Reform UK had promised to cut wasteful spending and lower taxes in councils under their control.
- However, the councils have realized that they must raise council tax to fund essential services.
Author's summary: Reform UK councils to hike taxes despite promises.