Broadcaster Mike Parry has launched a scathing attack on the Labour Government over what he describes as "another act of malice" targeting second homeowners.
Speaking to GB News, Parry revealed he faces a 100 per cent increase in council tax on his second home in Oxfordshire under Labour's new policies.
The policy, already implemented in Wales and parts of the South West, comes as households across the UK brace for significant increases in multiple bills from April 1.
Speaking to GB News, Parry said: "The reason I bring this up is that people will say, 'oh poor old Mike Parry moaning about a 100 per cent increase in council tax on his second home'.
Mike Parry claimed those with second homes face another "attack"
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"But don’t you understand the wealth I bring to the community where I have my second home.
"I see this as another act of malice from a Labour Government, which wants to attack people who have done well in life through taxes.
"They want to attack aspirational parents by trying to get rid of private schools and seem to be attacking anyone who gets up at three in the morning, starts their own business, and earns lots of money. This is another example.
"It's an act of terrible malice. I can tell you it will backfire again, because I know people who have sold their second homes rather than pay the 100 per cent council tax increase.
"I don’t blame them, and I’m thinking about doing the same. When I’m in the area where I have my second home, I use the restaurants, I use local services, I have a cleaning lady. I'm injecting money into the economy.
"But once again, I think Rachel Reeves and this Labour government are economically illiterate.
"They don’t understand that if you leave more money in people's pockets, those with second homes wouldn’t have to pay double council tax. They could spend that money on local services."
According to Moneytothemasses, the average household in England could see bills increase by nearly £400 a year, or around £32.50 per month.
This represents a significant burden for many families already struggling with the cost of living.
Household bills will be increased from today
PAThe increases affect essential services including energy, water, council tax, TV licence, road tax and broadband.
Energy bills are set to rise by £111 a year, with the price cap increasing to £1,849 for the average dual-fuel household.
Water bills will jump by an average of £123 annually, representing a 26 per cent increase, with Southern Water customers facing the steepest rise at 47 per cent.
The average family will see costs rise by around £400 annually.