What inheritance tax changes has Kemi Badenoch vowed to make?

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7 Oct 2026 • 8:18 PM MYT
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What inheritance tax changes has Kemi Badenoch vowed to make?

  • Kemi Badenoch has announced that a future Conservative government will legislate to ensure nobody pays inheritance tax on their family home.
  • Under the proposals, couples will also be able to leave an additional £1 million tax-free to their children.
  • The Tory leader stated these changes would reduce every inheritance tax bill and cut the number of paying families by more than half.
  • Badenoch declared her long-term ambition to abolish inheritance tax entirely as soon as the nation can afford it.
  • She guaranteed no stamp duty when buying a home, no mansion tax while living in it, and no inheritance tax when passing it down.

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