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Andy Burnham: “I’ve already indicated my first moves were to cut tax, but I’m not going to … write the budget here, that will be the…”

On the recordSeptember 2, 2026
I’ve already indicated my first moves were to cut tax, but I’m not going to … write the budget here, that will be the matter for my right honourable friend [the chancellor].
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

Responding to questions about tax rises.

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