SNP MSP Questions King on 300% Council Tax Increase for Royal Properties in Scotland
SNP MSP Jack Middleton questions King Charles on 300% council tax rise for royal properties in Scotland. Details revealed.
POLICY WIRE — Edinburgh, Scotland — An SNP member of the Scottish Parliament has formally requested clarification from King Charles regarding potential increases in council tax for royal properties in Scotland.
The inquiry comes from Jack Middleton, an Aberdeen Central representative, who wrote to the monarch seeking confirmation on whether he will face a significant increase in taxes for two royal residences located in the country.
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Middleton, elected in May, specifically mentioned Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire and the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, asking about the financial implications of proposed higher rates. The request was made with the intent of gaining transparency on how royal properties are taxed.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
