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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

Edinburgh and Cornwall support a tourist tax – despite most of UK being against it

Cornwall is one of Britain’s destinations that is in favour of introducing a tourist tax - (Getty Images)

Edinburgh and Cornwall are among the large tourist destinations that support a tourist tax on overnight visitors, despite most Britons opposing the idea.

The government announced this year that England will follow the lead of many destinations worldwide, including Scotland and Wales, and give mayors and local leaders powers to introduce a tourist tax on overnight stays.

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