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Express Politics3 Jul 2026

Politics LIVE: Andy Burnham reveals major tax bombshell

This is a live blog, follow for more updates.

PoliticsEconomy
Express Politics1 Jul 2026

Treasury ditching maths test means Burnham can't count on growth says peer

Andy Burnham talks of growth in every postcode - but a furious peer warns he'll struggle to deliver it with a Treasury that can't even expect staff to do the sums.

EconomyDefence
Express Politics1 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham’s Labour plots huge tax grab - even Rachel Reeves wouldn't do this

Andy Burnham is being pushed to drive our taxes to new highs. He'll be worse than Rachel Reeves, writes Harvey Jones.

Economy
Express Politics1 Jul 2026

Andy Burnham used £16,000 of taxpayers' cash to buy London flat

The former Manchester Mayor submitted an expenses claim to cover costs to his London flat during his last stint in Government, according to reports.

Economy
Express Politics30 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham shouldn't give an inch to EU – it would be an economic disaster for UK

A host of business owners have signed an open letter warning our prospective PM that the EU can only drag Brexit Britain down.

EconomyDefence
Express Politics30 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham urged to cut energy taxes as households face sky-high winter bills

Energy costs will remain high going into the cold winter months, warn experts

EconomyDefence
Express Politics30 Jun 2026

Rachel Reeves new £12,000 tax change is leading to 'unintended consequences', expert says

AJ Bell's Sarah Coles said 'this is hardly the result the government would have been hoping for'

Economy
Express Politics29 Jun 2026

Forget Ed Miliband as Chancellor - Andy Burnham just made his biggest mistake yet

The incoming Prime Minister has a lot to say about the economy but is ignoring one of the biggest issues facing the UK, writes Jonathan Walker

Economy
Express Politics29 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham just unleashed his barmy army of hard-left tax zealots - and you will pay

Andy Burnham's easy-going blokey charm will quickly wear thin.

EconomyDefence
Express Politics29 Jun 2026

Andy Burnham’s radical plot to 'rewire' the economy

Burnham is widely expected to become prime minister next month.

Economy
Express Politics28 Jun 2026

Rachel Reeves' new 22 per cent tax - and the 'loophole' to get around it

After months of speculation, the new tax is here

Economy
Express Politics27 Jun 2026

'Bizarre' Government trips to the Maldives cost taxpayer nearly £41,000

Campaigners are calling on the Government to produce evidence this was more than 'an expensive island-hopping exercise'.

Economy