Louise Haigh, the former transport secretary who is in line for a senior Cabinet post if he becomes prime minister, called for reform of the system to strip out 'exemptions and reliefs' on inherited wealth.

As he prepares to enter Downing Street, Mr Burnham is reported to be looking at the rates of capital gains tax, which is levied on the profit made when selling an asset.

Louise Haigh, the former transport secretary who is in line for a senior Cabinet post if he becomes prime minister, called for reform of the system to strip out 'exemptions and…

Andy Burnham’s top adviser has called for capital gains and inheritance tax to be hiked and the fiscal rules to be loosened so the government can borrow billions.

Louise Haigh has been tipped to take up a top job in Andy Burnham’s cabinet