Cut welfare and avoid tax hikes, Burnham is warned by his favourite economist

ANDY Burnham’s favourite economist has urged the PM to cut welfare and avoid tax hikes — but turned down a job with him. Jim O’Neill, a former Goldman Sachs guru, blasted governments for sticking sky-high spending on the credit card. He told the BBC: “I am a supporter of a more sensible approach to government...

Andy Burnham must rule out tax hikes, ex-Bank of England economist warns  GB News