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Iona Young

Scots getting ‘best deal on council tax’ in Britain, SNP MSP says

Scots are getting the “best deal in Britain” when it comes to council tax payments, the SNP has claimed, resulting in households paying hundreds of pounds less than they would south of the border.

MSP Kenneth Gibson highlighted the figures ahead of local government elections, which are taking place on May 5.

Charges for a band D home in Scotland amount to £1,347 on average for 2022-23, less than the average of £1,966 in England and the £1,777 average band D bill in Wales.

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