UK PM Burnham hints council tax reform

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated that his government faces 'big decisions' on council tax reform, criticizing the current system as unfair to residents outside United Kingdom — London. Speaking on BBC's Panorama, Burnham noted that people in United Kingdom — Transport for Greater Manchester often pay higher council tax than those in larger United Kingdom — London homes, and praised former Chancellor Rachel Reeves for starting reforms. However, Number 10 denied reports that the government is actively considering replacing council tax and stamp duty with a property or land value tax. Labour MP Jonathan Cran called for 'wholesale reform', while Shadow Housing Secretary James Cleverly accused Labour of seeking to tax middle England. The debate highlights regional disparities and potential tax policy changes.