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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Gregor Young

Andy Burnham downplays wealth tax as he doesn't want to 'demonise' super-rich

Andy Burnham said he doesn't want to be seen to have an 'agenda' against the wealthy (Image: LBC)

ANDY Burnham has said he won't rule out introducing a wealth tax, but stressed he doesn't want to be seen as someone with "grudges or agendas" against rich people.

The Makerfield MP, who will become the UK's next prime minister next week, accepted that people want to see a "greater sense of fairness" as he spoke to Gary Lineker for Goal Hanger, while expressing concern over "dividing" the public further.

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