Andy Burnham could target two taxes in premiership - hitting 3 groups hardest

The move would harm state pensioners, it is feared.05:53, 25 Aug 2026Andy Burnham could target two taxes in premiership - hitting 3 groups hardestAndy Burnham could target capital gains tax or inheritance tax in his first Budget with new Labour Party Chancellor John Healey, it has been warned. And the move would harm state pensioners, it is feared.‌Michele Tieghi, financial expert at investing guidance platform psyfi money,said: "It's definitely plausible that tax rises could be announced in the 2026 Autumn Budget in October, with some having a higher probability than others."‌Labour previously nailed its colours to the mast saying it would not raise income tax, National Insurance or VAT, and Mr Tieghi said the new administration will likely stick by this pledge. But he said the Government