Sir James Cleverly

Sir James Cleverly

Conservative — Braintree

Speaking in the House of Commons on 24 November 2025

Debate

Topical Questions

Contribution

The Prime Minister, the Chancellor and even the Secretary of State himself have said that they will not touch council tax bands in this Parliament. Does he not recognise that a new tax, or levy, revaluation or surcharge, would be a de facto breach of that commitment, and will he therefore rule it out?

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