Andy Burnham Weighs Budget Expansion Before July 20 Handover as Allies Push Land Tax
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 12
Andy Burnham Weighs Budget Expansion Before July 20 Handover as Allies Push Land Tax
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 12
Summary
Later this year, Andy Burnham is considering a bolstered budget as he prepares to replace Keir Starmer as UK prime minister on July 20.
That budget debate is being shaped by allies and outside experts pressing him to adopt a land tax, bring utilities under public control and pursue a more ambitious devolution agenda.
Little is known about Burnham’s policy plans, creating a scramble among would-be advisers and ministers to influence both cabinet jobs and the direction of his first economic package.
The maneuvering reflects pressure on Burnham to show rapid change quickly while also setting the course for his opening months in government.