由英国改革协会牵头的肯特县议会计划,由于未实现的储蓄和5 000万英镑的短缺,税收将增加5%。 Kent County Council, led by Reform UK, plans a 5% tax rise due to unmet savings and a £50M shortfall.

肯特县议会(Kent Council)由英国改革组织领导, 计划明年提高5%的税收, Kent County Council, led by Reform UK, plans a 5% council tax rise next year, citing a £50 million funding shortfall despite failing to achieve promised savings from its Musk-inspired "Department of Government Efficiency." 官员承认削减成本倡议没有实现预期的削减,对服务的需求增加,削减的余地有限。 Officials admit the cost-cutting initiative did not deliver expected reductions, with rising demand for services and limited room to cut. 虽然改革英国要求6 600万英镑的减债和“不再借债”政策, 批评者则认为增税是效率承诺的失败。 While Reform UK claims £66 million in debt reduction and a "no more borrowing" policy, critics call the tax hike a failure of its efficiency promises. 这一举措反映了改革领导理事会面临类似压力的更大财政压力。 The move reflects broader financial strain across Reform-led councils facing similar pressures.