The Government is actively exploring options to reform council tax and stamp duty, The i Paper understands, as pressure mounts on Andy Burnham to address a system he has previously criticised as unfair.
Steve Reed, the former housing secretary, confirmed in his final Commons select committee appearance before being replaced by Angela Rayner that officials were examining potential changes to both taxes.
Treasury officials have also been reviewing ways to overhaul property taxation ahead of Burnham entering No 10, with the aim of briefing the incoming government on possible reforms.
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