Does Andy Burnham Have A New Plan For Tax?
7/12/202630 min
Today, after speaking to Rachel Reeves in what’s likely to be her final interview as chancellor, Laura speaks to Paddy about what we might get from the new administration.
Andy Burnham has talked about “room within [the Labour] manifesto for movement on tax."
What does that mean in practice?
We’ve got some clues from Labour insiders.
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Laura Kuenssberg· Host1:10
Paddy, it's the economy, stupid. Stop messaging.
Paddy O'Connell· Host1:17
I'm not messaging. You were.
Laura Kuenssberg· Host1:19
You were.
Paddy O'Connell· Host1:19
No, but listeners should know that you were doing some work, which didn't involve me, so. But you are reminding me that most politicians think, get the economy right, you get everything right.
Laura Kuenssberg· Host1:28
Exactly. And get