The Latest Breaking News from Shabana Mahmood

Andy Burnham to promise ‘breathing room’ as he takes over as prime minister

The new Labour leader will set out his domestic priorities in his first speech from Downing Street.

Evening Standard · Jul 19

How Shabana Mahmood’s history on tax could spark tension with Burnham allies

Shabana Mahmood is the frontrunner to be named Andy Burnham’s Chancellor, a move already causing tensions with left-wing Labour MPs due to her past criticisms of tax and welfare policies. Mahmood privately branded Rachel Reeves’ tax hikes as “ridiculous” and “anti-competitive,” opposing measures such as increased employers’ national insurance contributions,…

The Independent UK · Jul 19

Shabana Mahmood’s history on tax and welfare sparks tensions with Andy Burnham allies

Exclusive: Shabana Mahmood is now expected to be unveiled as chancellor, but criticisms she made behind the scenes of Rachel Reeves’s tax policies have already sparked tensions with Burnham’s allies on the left

The Independent UK · Jul 19

Andy Burnham's speech in full as new Labour Party leader declares: 'I have a plan'

The prime minister-in-waiting said there were “five things” he will do to “make us better”

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Andy Burnham sparks fears of tax rises on London as he vows to govern in 'distinctively Labour' way

Former Greater Manchester Mayor Mr Burnham delivered his first speech as Labour leader

Evening Standard · Jul 17

What Shabana Mahmood as chancellor could mean for your money and taxes

From income tax to capital gains levies – we examine how Andy Burnham’s likely new chancellor could impact your wallet

The Independent UK · Jul 17

How a 50p income tax rate would work – and does Shabana Mahmood support it?

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The Independent UK · Jul 17

Chancellor favourite Shabana Mahmood backed 50p income tax rate

Home secretary rallied against a ‘tax cut for millionaires’ while in opposition

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Burnham will promise to undo Thatcher’s economic legacy in first speech as Labour leader

New prime minister will warn that ‘Britain took a series of wrong turns in the 1980s’

The Independent UK · Jul 16

‘Bizarre choice’: business and Labour puzzle over Shabana Mahmood as future chancellor

The home secretary, favourite to take over at No 11, has minimal economic credentials and many MPs would prefer Ed Miliband

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16