The impact Andy Burnham could have on UK finances if he becomes prime minister

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Burnham's potential premiership could significantly impact UK finances, with bond markets closely watching his choice of Chancellor and economic policies. He has previously advocated for reforming stamp duty and council tax, suggesting their replacement with a Land Value Tax to improve property accessibility. Burnham has proposed increasing the income tax personal allowance for lower earners and reintroducing a 50p top rate for high earners. He has also suggested abolishing inheritance tax, replacing it with a social care levy on inherited assets. Burnham supports public ownership, having overseen halved bus fares in Greater Manchester funded by council tax, and has indicated nationalisation as an option for water companies. In fullWhat Andy Burnham as prime minister might mean for your mortgage, taxes and moreThank 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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