What happened: Four out of five councils controlled by Reform UK have proposed council tax increases close to the 5% legal limit, including Kent county council with a 3.99% rise.
Why it matters:
- The tax rises contradict Reform UK's election promises to reduce council tax.
- Residents in these areas face higher local taxes despite earlier pledges of cuts.
MNN Take: Reform UK’s local authorities are implementing tax increases allowed by law, which may undermine public trust given their previous commitments to reduce council tax.
Sources: Guardian UK