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2025-02-03 21:20:59 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

The post implies that council tax is rising by 10% across the country, however these rises apply to only six councils who have applied for exceptional financial support. Other English councils can raise council tax by a maximum of 5% without a referendum. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2025-02-03/hcws413

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• The post implies that council tax is rising by 10% across the country, however these rises apply to only six councils who have applied for exceptional financial support. Other English councils can raise council tax by a maximum of 5% without a referendum. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2025-02-03/hcws413