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Burnham Eyes Tax Relief for Struggling Brits | UK News
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New PM Andy Burnham is signaling a potential tax overhaul to ease pressure on low earners, including the controversial idea of reinstating the 50p top tax rate—despite his party’s manifesto pledge—while also acknowledging the growing pain from frozen tax thresholds that have pushed millions, including pensioners, into paying taxes. With inflation squeezing household budgets and frozen allowances now a major revenue source, Burnham vows any cost-of-living relief will be fully funded, even as internal party pressure mounts for symbolic tax moves.
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