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Andy Burnham: “I could consider utilising flexibility in the fiscal rules to bolster public investment.”

On the recordJuly 21, 2026
I could consider utilising flexibility in the fiscal rules to bolster public investment.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

Commenting on potential fiscal rule adjustments.

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