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Burnham government ‘not working for the economy’, PM’s former advisor warns

The Independent Politics · 20 October 2026 at 16:16

Burnham government ‘not working for the economy’, PM’s former advisor warns

Andy Haldane calls on PM and chancellor to restrict spending and not to raise taxes on already-struggling households or on businesses

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Burnham government ‘not working for the economy’, PM’s former advisor warns

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