Conservative Party Conference Speech: Stamp Duty Abolition Pledge
TL;DR
Badenoch pledged to abolish stamp duty on primary homes at October 2025 conference.
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Conservative leader's October 2025 pledge to abolish stamp duty on primary residences. Significant political signal that property tax reform may become mainstream policy debate, funded by proposed £47bn spending cuts.
Key Findings from Badenoch (2025)
- Pledge to abolish SDLT on primary residences for UK residents
- Described stamp duty as 'unconservative' and 'a barrier to mobility'
- Funded by £47bn spending cuts (welfare, civil service, overseas aid)
- IFS estimates cost at £4.5bn; Conservative estimate £9bn