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London boroughs challenge PM on council tax hikes
It follows reforms meaning more money is directed to deprived areas while wealthy areas get less.
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- 21 Aug 2026, 07:45 UTC
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It follows reforms meaning more money is directed to deprived areas while wealthy areas get less.
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London boroughs challenge PM on council tax hikes
It follows reforms meaning more money is directed to deprived areas while wealthy areas get less.
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