Bob Blackman

Bob Blackman

Conservative — Harrow East

Speaking in the House of Commons on 28 October 2025

Debate

Stamp Duty Land Tax

Contribution

Does my right hon. Friend the shadow Chancellor accept that the housing market is virtually stagnant? It is moribund. The houses and flats that we want in this country are not being built, and one of the barriers is that the cost of stamp duty is so high that individuals do not want to pay it.

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