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Andy Burnham says Labour manifesto has room for ‘movement on tax’ – UK politics live

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Labour's Andy Burnham, a leading contender to succeed Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has signaled openness to reconsidering some tax policies to support Britain's high streets. According to The Guardian, Burnham hinted that Labour's manifesto has 'room for movement' on taxes—a potential shift to aid struggling retail businesses as the party balances economic recovery with fiscal discipline.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jul/03/and...

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