The challenger to Sir Keir Starmer's leadership made a series of expensive commitments during his by-election campaign - but is yet to set out how he will fund them.

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If elected, the Greater Manchester Mayor will likely drag the Government further to the left, increasing taxes and spending, and therefore borrowing.

From hints of income tax to reducing the welfare bill, here's what an Andy Burnham premiership could look like

The new MP for Makerfield reeled off a list of policies that were light on detail but could force taxation and spending even higher.

The challenger to Sir Keir Starmer's leadership made a series of expensive commitments during his by-election campaign - but is yet to set out how he will fund them.

The challenger to Sir Keir Starmer's leadership made a series of expensive commitments during his by-election campaign - but is yet to set out how he will fund them.

There has been a muted reaction from the markets to Sir Keir Starmer's departure - but if Andy Burnham does become the next Labour leader - what might his economic policy look…

Andy Burnham could be Prime Minister within weeks after Keir Starmer's decision to step down. Here are some of the policies he could take forward if he gets the keys to No10

What will a new prime minister mean for our personal finances and what can you do to fight back today?

Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is expected to give a speech on fiscal policy next week after returning to Westminster as an MP following his Makerfield by-election…

The Labour 'PM-in-waiting' has said Britain undertaxes wealth and overtaxes income

Andy Burnham is plotting a major policy speech next week to bolster his economic credentials as part of his Labour leadership run.