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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Holly Evans

Reform UK set to hike council tax in Kent by 5% - despite DOGE-style pledge to cut costs

A Reform UK-run council is reportedly set to raise council tax rates next year, despite cost-cutting measures inspired by those introduced by Elon Musk in the United States.

Nigel Farage had vowed to save “a lot of money” after his party won control of Kent County Council at the local elections in May this year.

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