Nigel Farage called it 'madness' but a Reform-led council has decided to do it anyway

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage called the idea "madness" (Image: Getty Images)

A Reform-led council has proposed doubling tax on second homes despite party leader, Nigel Farage, previously calling the idea "madness".

North Northamptonshire Council produced a report on Tuesday, November 11, outlining its plans to introduce a premium for second homes from April 1, 2027. It's stated that the introduction will help the county's shortage of available housing.

Earlier this year, Mr Farage, speaking to the Telegraph, claimed owning a second home was "an excuse for the Government to use extortion".

He called premium tax on second homes "madness."

North Northamptonshire elected a Reform majority in May this year but is going against the values set out by the party. For the biggest stories in