Treasury confirms if pensioners will pay tax under Andy Burnham's government

NewsMoneyAndy BurnhamThe treasury has released a statement amid concerns14:23, 25 Jul 2026The Treasury has confirmed whether or not state pensioners will have to pay tax under Andy Burnham's new government.‌Anyone relying solely on the full new or basic state pension will not be impacted by the income tax net.‌Chancellor John Healey has confirmed he will stick with the commitments made by Rachel Reeves when she was in the same post.‌READ MORE: Hidden cost of watching your kids graduate in Birmingham - and it quickly adds upA Treasury spokesperson said: "Anyone whose only income is the full new or basic state pension without any increments will not pay income tax and we are committed to that over this Parliament."The standard tax-free Personal Allowance is £12,570. HMRC does not send you a