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This petition was submitted during the 2010-2015 parliament
Rejected petition Only those paying council tax should have the vote in local elections
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Why should those who do not pay have the right to tell those paying where their money is spent? Some local authorities have more getting subsidised than paying the full amount. Ask your local council the percentage paying in your area and you will probably be surprised.
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