Becky Pinnington
@beckypinnington.bsky.social
data journalist @theobserveruk.bsky.social
Reposted by Becky Pinnington
In light of today's new mansion tax, re-upping my piece from last year on council tax. Why Buckingham Palace, valued at around £1bn, pays less tax than an average three-bedroom semi in Blackpool:
www.economist.com/britain/2024...
www.economist.com/britain/2024...
Britain’s council tax is arbitrary, regressive and needs fixing
Based on estimated house values 33 years ago, it is not fit for purpose
www.economist.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
In light of today's new mansion tax, re-upping my piece from last year on council tax. Why Buckingham Palace, valued at around £1bn, pays less tax than an average three-bedroom semi in Blackpool:
www.economist.com/britain/2024...
www.economist.com/britain/2024...
Yesterday I made my News Meeting debut for @theobserveruk.bsky.social! I talked about councils selling off their assets for quick cash, and the damage that will do to our communities. 🎧
open.spotify.com/episode/7jJJ...
open.spotify.com/episode/7jJJ...
Why is a Russian spy ship targeting the RAF?
open.spotify.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Yesterday I made my News Meeting debut for @theobserveruk.bsky.social! I talked about councils selling off their assets for quick cash, and the damage that will do to our communities. 🎧
open.spotify.com/episode/7jJJ...
open.spotify.com/episode/7jJJ...