Kemi Badenoch has warned that Andy Burnham would saddle the UK with a "Burnham premium" on mortgages and borrowing costs

The pound tumbled and the cost of Government debts soared on Friday, with economists predicting the pressure will continue throughout a likely Labour leadership contest.

Kemi Badenoch has warned that Andy Burnham would saddle the UK with a "Burnham premium" on mortgages and borrowing costs

Kemi Badenoch has warned that Britain will pay a 'Burnham premium' if the mayor of Greater Manchester becomes Prime Minister.

Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride said taxpayers face a 'Burnham premium' as markets push up government borrowing costs because of concerns that he will drag Labour further to the…

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