Andy Burnham and John Healey £515 payments for state pensioners born before 1960

State pension payments are determined by the Government's triple lock policy

Andy Burnham has refused to dismiss potential tax increases in the upcoming Budget, stating he "won’t be unrealistic" regarding the state of public finances.Acknowledging that the UK faces a "challenging position", the Prime Minister maintained his strategy for the economy would involve a "careful approach".Speaking du

Press Association Political Staff Andy Burnham has refused to rule out tax rises in the Budget, saying he “won’t be unrealistic” about the state of the public finances. The Prime Minister said the UK was in a “challenging position” but insisted he would take a “careful approach” to the economy. On his first visit to…

Experts have warned that he and Chancellor John Healey will have little room to manoeuvre in their first Budget.

Andy Burnham has suggested tax rises could be on the cards in the looming Autumn Budget, warning he “won’t be unrealistic” over the state of the public purse. The Prime Minister quickly pledged to give people “breathing space” and ease the cost of living after taking the keys to No.10 last month. But in fresh…

Andy Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in first Budget as he admits he 'won't be unrealistic'  GB News