Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Rachel Reeves and Chris Bloore

Tuesday 28th April 2026 Commons Chamber

[Chris Bloore (Redditch) (Lab)]

T7. Given that Reform in Worcestershire promised to cut taxes but has instead increased county council tax for Redditch residents by nearly 9%, does the Chancellor agree that at the Redditch borough council elections on 7 May the only way to protect vital local services and keep taxes low is to vote for Redditch Labour candidates?

[Rachel Reeves]

My hon. Friend is absolutely right that although Reform-led Worcestershire council said that it would cut taxes, it has instead put them up. That is why I urge people in Redditch and across the country to vote Labour on 7 May.