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In @labourlist.bsky.social, @liambyrnemp.bsky.social calls for a modern, value-based property tax - exactly what we’ve been campaigning for.

It would finally end the absurdity of a terraced house in Blackpool paying more than a mansion in Westminster.

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NEW BLOG ✏️ Britain now ranks 37th out of 38 OECD countries for property tax.

Outdated valuations and inefficient design mean families in modest homes pay more than owners of multi-million pound properties.

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Interesting analysis from ahead of the Budget.

They’re right that property tax reform is key to a fairer, more growth-friendly system.

Replacing outdated Council Tax and Stamp Duty with our Proportional Property Tax would deliver exactly that.

Source: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Screenshot of a Guardian article titled “Labour MPs call on Rachel Reeves to scrap council tax.” The subheading reads “Exclusive: 13 mainly northern MPs say a new system should better account for higher house prices in south-east.” Above the headline is a photo of Rachel Reeves sitting at a table, listening thoughtfully.

13 Labour MPs, from across the party, calling for bold reform.

Fairness, regional equality and growth all start with fixing Britain’s broken property tax system.

Time for Rachel Reeves to deliver 👀

Source: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Headline reading “Four options to replace council tax – and how they would affect homeowners,” with a subheading about Rachel Reeves being encouraged to reform the system. Below, a photo shows an older couple sitting at a kitchen table, looking at a tablet and paperwork with concerned expressions.

Our research shows Council Tax is now the most regressive major tax in the UK.

Doubling Band G and H rates won’t touch the root problem: outdated 1991 valuations.

A Proportional Property Tax would tax homes by current value, not postcode luck.

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Thanks both. You’ve got it, @jpspencer.bsky.social. Our Proportional Property Tax charges 0.48% of a home’s current value, paid by owners. It replaces Council Tax and Stamp Duty, keeps revenues whole, and fixes 1991 distortions. Around 77% of households pay less, saving £556 a year on average.

How Tax Reform Can Empower Councils - Fairer Share Campaign Why replacing Council Tax with a Proportional Property Tax could strengthen - not weaken - local democracy. A case for fairness, transparency and fiscal reform.

Think Council Tax reform is central government overreach?

Look closer. The current system is already run from Westminster - and it’s failing your community.

Read our thoughts:

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Government 'exploring' council tax options as Derby calls for major reform It is claimed the council tax system is 'outdated' and change is 'desperately needed' in the city

Bailiffs called to thousands of Derby homes to recover £8m in council tax debt. This is the impact the regressive council tax system has.

We need urgent reform for a fairer, modern system now. Email you MP to call for change: fairershare.org.uk/email-your-mp
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My council tax is about £100 a month — I should pay more The system was set up in such a rush that they often valued houses just by driving past them. It’s no surprise it’s not fit for purpose, says Johanna Noble

"I live in Wandsworth. Here the average income is £74k.. Yet the borough has the lowest council tax in the country."

Johanna Noble sums up the issue with the outdated council tax system👇

We're calling for a fairer property tax: fairershare.org.uk
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Political opinion: Jonathan Brash MP: Labour is freezing Council Tax Hartlepool's Council Tax will be frozen for 2026/27 and if we can go further, we will.

Great to see @jonathanbrashmp.bsky.social leading the charge for #CouncilTax reform in Hartlepool. A freeze in Hartlepool is a win for fairness & a sign the system can change.

This is why we campaign. The fight for a #FairerShare is just getting started. 💪🏽
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Trying to buy your first home? Watch this🏠👇

Council Tax and Stamp Duty is locking first-time buyers out of the housing market when things are already hard enough.

A Proportional Property Tax would fix that. Learn more: fairershare.org.uk

Council tax is broken and here’s the proof.

In Hartlepool, you can pay more council tax on a terraced house than someone in a £8m Westminster mansion. How is that fair?

📢 It’s time for a Proportional Property Tax based on what homes are worth today 👉 fairershare.org.uk

Can Labour Become a Government of Change? - Fairer Share Campaign This Labour government should be doing more to deliver on the promise of economic justice - and that begins with Council Tax.

Labour promised change but council tax & stamp duty are still here. Outdated. Unjust. Unfair.

When people feel the system’s rigged, they don’t turn to better ideas, they turn to louder ones.

Labour must fix unfair taxes - Proportional Property Tax is the answer.
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Number of council tax dodgers soars to highest level since 2009 Cash-strapped local authorities urged to tackle crisis rather than increase bills

"This alarming increase underscores the urgent need to reform our outdated and regressive council tax system"- Fairer Share in @telegraphnews.bsky.social

4.4m are behind on council tax because it hits those with the least, hardest. We need a Proportional Property Tax. Learn more: fairershare.org.uk

Council tax is outdated and unfair.

We need a Proportional Property Tax that is fair, simple, and based on what your home is actually worth.

If you agree, email your MP: fairershare.org.uk/email-your-mp

Time to bin “stupid” Stamp Duty - Fairer Share Campaign A recent Financial Times column brings fresh urgency to a longstanding problem: Britain’s housing market is stuck - and stamp duty is a big part of the reason.

The UK housing market is broken.🏡

An article by @resi-analyst.bsky.social shows how stamp duty traps people in homes they’ve outgrown & younger buyers are locked out.

We’re calling to replace stamp duty with a fairer Proportional Property Tax. fairershare.org.uk.
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UK inflation jumps higher than expected to 3.5% amid bills increase Annual rise last month driven by higher payments for gas, electricity, water and transport in ‘awful April’

Ever-rising costs & inflation aren’t just unfair. They push more people into hardship, deepen inequality & make housing even more unstable.

A proportional property tax would ease pressure on those struggling the most & ensure that everyone pays their fair share. Learn more at fairershare.org.uk

Don't be fooled into thinking council tax reform is a left or right wing issue!

We have supporters from across the political spectrum fed up of a tax that's outdated, unfair & unfit for purpose 🟢🔵🔴🟣🟡

Is your MP on our list of supporters? If not...drop them a line 😉

fairershare.org.uk/supporters/

Martin Lewis Secures Govt Pledge to Reform Council Tax Collection - Fairer Share Campaign Martin Lewis, the UK’s most trusted consumer advocate, has achieved a significant milestone in the campaign for fairer council tax practices.

This is a huge win for fairness 👏

Thanks to @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com, the govt is finally consulting on the brutal way council tax debts are collected.

It’s outdated, unfair and now we have a real chance to change it.

Will you join us?
#CouncilTax
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'The most regressive and unfair tax in this country': MP calls on Prime Minister to reform council tax MP Jonathan Brash pressed the Prime Minister to commit to tackling unfairness of council tax by saying the system is “hammering” towns like Hartlepool.

This week, @jonathanbrashmp.bsky.social said what needs to be said in PMQs: Council tax is hurting towns like Hartlepool while those in Westminster benefit.

The system is broken. Join the call for a fairer property tax 👉http://fairershare.org.uk
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Council tax is broken. Help us fix it. - Fairer Share Campaign Fairer Share - the campaign to abolish Council Tax and Stamp Duty. Our Proportional Property Tax will benefit 18 million households up and down the country.

This isn’t how a fair system should work. It’s time to ensure everyone benefits from a system that's proportional, easy to understand, and gives people time to make the payments if they're struggling to pay.

Learn how this could work: fairershare.org.uk
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"The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute has pointed out that the aggressive debt collection practices are damaging to people's mental health - particularly as people with mental health problems are twice as likely to be behind on Council Tax payments," says @moneysavingexp.bsky.social.

Council tax isn’t just unfair. It’s harming people's mental health.

People in lower value properties are being hit the hardest & most proportionately.

Many are struggling to keep up and falling into 'cruel' escalation tactics. But it doesn't need to be this way... 🧵

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Proportional Property Tax - Fairer Share Campaign How unfair is council tax? Proportional Property Tax means a fairer society and we can only achieve this with your help. Sign our petition to help make this a reality.

✅ It's time to review this outdated tax system.

We advocate for a Proportional Property Tax, replacing stamp duty and council tax with a fairer system based on property value.

This change could empower homeowners to move freely, optimizing housing availability.

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Barclays calls for downsizers tax break to free up 3.8m homes Barclays urges government to introduce tax breaks and incentives for downsizers to unlock 3.8 million homes for growing families, easing the UK housing crisis.

📊 The issue isn't isolated.

A report by Barclays suggests that offering tax breaks to downsizers could free up 3.8 million homes for families in need.

Yet the current stamp duty system penalises those looking to move to smaller homes.

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JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Scrap stamp duty on downsizers Ensuring more of us have the means to enjoy later life devoid of financial struggle is the thrust of a new report by consumer group Fairer Finance.

🏡 "There's an utterly compelling case for scrapping stamp duty for downsizers."

In his recent article, Jeff Prestridge highlights how stamp duty discourages older homeowners from moving to smaller properties, exacerbating the housing crisis.

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If last week’s elections showed us anything, it's that people want change.

A Proportional Property Tax can deliver fairness and affordability for all. Email your MP: fairershare.org.uk/email-your-mp/

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3. Households who don’t move won’t benefit from stamp duty savings.

Stamp duty is widely seen as a barrier to housing mobility. Scrapping it helps free up larger homes, reduces under-occupancy, and improves the use of existing stock - which could ease housing pressure more broadly.

2. Landlords may pass the new costs onto tenants, especially in high-value areas, pushing up rents.

A restructured system could include targeted tenant protections or tax reliefs to prevent rent hikes during the transition.