Rebecca Smith

Rebecca Smith

Conservative — South West Devon

Speaking in the House of Commons on 28 October 2025

Debate

Stamp Duty Land Tax

Contribution

My hon. Friend speaks of intergenerational fairness. Does he agree that the status quo hinders older householders who may be asset-rich and cash-poor, because the value of their property has increased—fortunately for them—but not necessarily their income? Stopping this policy in its tracks would stop older people who may be desperate to downsize, knowing that to do so would be to play their part in providing homes for other families, but who simply cannot afford to because the stamp duty on more expensive properties is unpayable.

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