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If our system is seen to be unfair, disillusionment sets in and democracy begins to die a little. I believe that we are already an uncomfortable distance down that road.
It is difficult to put a figure on that at the moment. There was quite a bit of talk in the press that it was possible to appeal against the rateable value on the grounds of material change of circumstances.
I always make it clear that I am not a lawyer—even if I were, I could not give constituents legal advice—and I point them to the people who really know, who can give them the best advice.