Endorsement of controversial measure is seen as attempt by former prime minister to re-engage with British politicsTony Blair is backing one of the most controversial measures raised in Labour’s final manifesto,by supporting a new “land value tax” designed to aid solve the housing crisis.
The former prime minister said the new tax, which sees the value of underlying land taxed rather than property, and should replace council tax and commerce rates to create a “fairer and more rational system of property taxation”.
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Source: guardian.co.uk