MP calls on PM to tackle 'unfair' council tax rates

MP Jonathan Brash pressed the Prime Minister to commit to tackling unfairness of council tax by saying the system is "hammering" towns like Hartlepool.

- Mark Payne

Mr Brash raised the issue in Parliament with Sir Keir Starmer during the latest Prime Minister's Questions.

The MP highlighted large regional differences under the current system saying the bill for a band D property in Westminster is £1,017 a year compared to £2,495 in Hartlepool. And for houses in the highest value band H, he said the difference is almost £3,000.

Mr Brash said: "Council tax is the most regressive and unfair tax in this country. It has become a tax on deprivation.

"The less affluent an area the more you pay. The greater your need, the more you pay.