BURNHAM DENIES TAX RISES PLANNED FOR AUTUMN BUDGET

Andy Burnham denied that tax rises are being planned for the autumn Budget. When asked about potential tax increases, Burnham gave what one report characterised as an unclear response. He also declined to commit to lifting the personal allowance threshold, stating instead that the government would "look at it" at the Budget.

Kemi Badenoch has urged Burnham to rule out tax rises to fund what she described as a "spending spree". The exchange reflects disagreement between political figures over the government's fiscal approach ahead of the autumn fiscal statement. The timing of the Budget remains a key moment for clarification on the government's taxation and spending plans.

The Chancellor's responses have been noted for their lack of definitive commitments on specific tax policy areas. The autumn Budget is expected to provide greater clarity on the government's position on both tax rises and the personal allowance threshold. These issues are likely to remain subjects of political debate in the coming weeks.