Burnham’s funding gap: what state are UK finances in for the PM-in-waiting?
Andy Burnham faces significant financial challenges as he prepares to assume the role of Prime Minister. With a projected funding gap of £1.2 billion annually and an increasing national debt of £2.9 trillion, he may need to consider autumn tax rises to maintain fiscal rules. Investors will closely scrutinize his chancellor appointment amid these pressures.
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Published 03 Jul 2026, 06:00 UTC · Updated 03 Jul 2026, 06:10 UTC
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