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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rich Amofa

Burnham says UK in ‘challenging position’ as he declines to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget

Andy Burnham has declined to rule out tax increases in the upcoming Budget, stating he "won’t be unrealistic" about the state of the public finances.

Speaking during his inaugural visit to Ukraine, the Prime Minister acknowledged the UK was in a "challenging position" but insisted he would adopt a "careful approach" to managing the economy.

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