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Andy Burnham: “I would stick to Labour's pledge at the last election not to raise the main rates of income tax, VAT or National…”

On the recordJuly 21, 2026
I would stick to Labour's pledge at the last election not to raise the main rates of income tax, VAT or National Insurance.
Said by
Andy Burnham
Labour Party
Source
bbc.co.uk

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Statement on personal taxes after becoming Prime Minister.

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