If Andy Burnham really wants to help NEETs he should rule out tax rises

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The coverage of Andy Burnham's comments on taxation broadly agrees that he has not ruled out a wealth tax. However, the framing and emphasis of the story differ across outlets. The BBC and Express Politics take a cautious tone, with the BBC focusing on Burnham's tax plans and the Express highlighting pressure to rule out tax rises. In contrast, the Evening Standard's headline more directly quotes Burnham's statement about being 'upfront' with Trump, suggesting a slightly different emphasis.

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BBC Politics

Burnham does not rule out wealth tax

The expected next PM says he may have to "ask for a little more" in tax and warns of "difficult" choices.

15 Jul, 17:32

Evening Standard

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Andy Burnham declines to rule out wealth tax and will be ‘upfront’ with Trump

The incoming prime minister argued that the UK needs a ‘greater sense of fairness’.

15 Jul, 16:53

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City AM

If Andy Burnham really wants to help NEETs he should rule out tax rises

Andy Burnham’s announcements on technical education are welcome, but they will be meaningless if young people have no jobs to move into. The Budget will be the real test of how he plans to grow the economy, says Georgiana Bristol Andy Burnham has descended from the North with an array of new pledges and spending [...]