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Defra Secretary expresses anger over council tax rises in Croydon but supports Inheritance Tax proposal on farm businesses

Streatham and Croydon North MP Steve Reed has gone above and beyond, which includes starting a petition to stop Croydon Council from selling 'community assets' like a tennis club in Croydon, after 'hiking' council tax by over 20%. But he has continued to back Chancellor Rachel Reeves' family farm tax; including a 20% tax on inherited agricultural property and assets on farm businesses

Chris Brayford
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Defra Secretary Steve Reed said: "They (Croydon Council) cut absolutely everything but the grass. They are even trying to sell community assets like this tennis club in Norbury."
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Defra Secretary Steve Reed said: "They (Croydon Council) cut absolutely everything but the grass. They are even trying to sell community assets like this tennis club in Norbury."

Defra Secretary Steve Reed has voiced concern regarding council tax rises of over 20% in his constituency despite backing a family farm tax which could affect thousands of farmers. The Streatham and...

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