Andy Burnham sparks fears of further tax rises in just 24 hours

By GB News (Politics) | Created at 2026-07-20 12:01:22 | Updated at 2026-08-04 18:05:29 2 weeks ago

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has hinted at fresh tax rises on Tuesday in his first speech at the helm of his newly formed Government.

Mr Burnham has announced a "10 year plan" and immediate measures to bring down the cost of living, promising to provide more details tomorrow.


He said: "We will bring life's essentials back under stronger public control to make them affordable for you again," but acknowledged that the cost to do so would need to be met with a clear plan.

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