My government will stick to the party's 2024 manifesto pledges not to increase people's income tax, VAT or National Insurance contributions
Andy Burnham: “My government will stick to the party's 2024 manifesto pledges not to increase people's income tax, VAT or National…”
On the recordAugust 12, 2026
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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bbc.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Reaffirming fiscal commitments
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