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Andy Burnham needs a new fiscal strategy that deals with the tax lock

Andy Burnham needs a new fiscal strategy that deals with the tax lock will.driscoll Fri, 17/07/2026 - 11:43 Tough choices on tax and spend await the next prime minister. 6 Comment Ben Paxton Stuart Hoddinott Thomas Pope Institute for Government Yes Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves boxed themselves in by ruling out raising the three main taxes in 2024. Public finances Tax Economy Public spending Regional economic growth Labour Starmer government HM Treasury No Andy Burnham will become prime mini...

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Government must improve fraud prevention before the next crisis

Government must improve fraud prevention before the next crisis jack.sanders Thu, 16/07/2026 - 14:17 Module five of the Covid inquiry shows the need for better procurement and use of data. 4 Comment Ben Paxton Institute for Government Yes The new prime minister would do well to ensure that lessons are learnt so that the government is better prepared for future crises when these, inevitably, come about. Public finances Procurement Public services Ministers Public spending Complex policy proble...

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