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

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Shabana Mahmood's potential appointment as chancellor is significant as it would place her at the forefront of the party's economic policy, with her views on taxation and welfare set to shape the party's agenda. The Labour party has historically been divided on issues of taxation and welfare, with different factions holding varying views on how to balance economic growth with social equality. As a result, Mahmood's past criticisms of tax policies are likely to be scrutinised by party members and allies of other senior figures.

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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’ tax policies have already sparked tensions with Burnham’s allies on the left