Rachel Reeves blasts Burnham’s policies — ‘nothing progressive’

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleChancellor Rachel Reeves has strongly criticised Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, comparing his economic approach to that of Liz Truss. Reeves warned that Burnham "risks going the way of Liz Truss" after he suggested Britain should not be "in hock to the bond markets" regarding borrowing. The comparison underscores escalating tensions between Sir Keir Starmer's supporters and Burnham, amidst speculation of his potential leadership ambitions. Reeves stressed the importance of fiscal responsibility, stating she would make difficult decisions to reduce national debt and borrowing costs as Chancellor. Sir Keir also drew a similar comparison, linking Burnham's stance on fiscal rules to the "disaster" of the Liz Truss government's economic policies. In fullRachel Reeves warns Andy Burnham is ‘going the way of Liz Truss’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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