Andy Burnham Does Not Rule Out Future Wealth Tax Amid Difficult Choices
Andy Burnham has reiterated that a wealth tax is not currently on the agenda but has not definitively ruled it out for the future, suggesting he may have to 'ask for a little more' in tax. His comments indicate that while not an immediate priority, the concept remains a possibility as he warns of 'difficult' choices ahead.
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Burnham does not rule out wealth tax
The expected next PM says he may have to "ask for a little more" in tax and warns of "difficult" choices.
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Incoming prime minister says he doesn’t want to ‘create new divisions’ as Mahmood is tipped to be chancellor Andy Burnham has signalled that he will not increase wealth taxes immediately after becoming prime minister, easing concerns among the business community but limiting his economic room for manoeuvre. He said on Wednesday he did not want to “create new divisions” with his tax policy, in comments that allies said were a sign that he did not intend to raise money by taxing wealth. Contin...
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