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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Lynch

Andy Burnham warned against leftward shift and business tax rises

  • Opposition leaders are set to address business chiefs, outlining their economic strategies in anticipation of Sir Keir Starmer 's potential successor, Andy Burnham .
  • Conservative Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride will warn Mr Burnham against imposing new business taxes and urge him to rule out further tax increases.
  • Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey will caution against a “lurch to the left” under Burnham and propose a growth and defence partnership with the EU to counter post-Brexit economic damage.
  • Chancellor Rachel Reeves will reaffirm the Government's dedication to economic stability and highlight recent achievements, including interest rate cuts and growth among European G7 nations.
  • Green Party leader Zack Polanski will seek to reassure businesses, promising long-term stability, a resilient economy and an end to the “decade of instability” following the Brexit vote.

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