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Town halls to be ‘punished’ for keeping council tax low under new Labour rules

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Councils that set low council tax will receive less in government grants than those with high bills.

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner accused of classic socialist redistribution’ Move effectively kills off the possibility of areas choosing to be low tax on principle.

Conservatives said the new rules will encourage all councils to raise bills in April by the maximum amount 5 per cent .

“Ministers should immediately rule out this disgraceful plan and reward authorities for taking the right decisions, not offer extra cash for failure.” The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said that the reforms the details of which are open to consultation would be brought in by 2026-27 . Sign up to the Front Page newsletter for free: Your essential guide to the day 's agenda from The Telegraph - direct to your inbox seven days a week..