Burnham must avoid ‘summer of speculation’ on tax, warns CBI chief
CBI chief Rain Newton-Smith warned Andy Burnham to avoid a 'summer of speculation' on tax as he prepares to assume Labour leadership. She emphasized the need for a credible fiscal plan and cautioned against radical ideas like renationalizing utilities, advocating instead for public-private partnerships to address urgent infrastructure needs.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 05:00 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 05:20 UTC
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