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Kemi Badenoch Rips Into Andy Burnham's Spending Plans at PMQs
Badenoch said Burnham must explain how new promises will be funded as he refused to rule out tax rises and markets watched bond yields climb.
- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch pressed Prime Minister Andy Burnham on tax rises and spending plans during his first PMQs at Westminster, but Burnham refused to detail Budget specifics, stating he would not "write the Budget" at the despatch box.
- Britain's long-term borrowing costs hit a 28-year high yesterday, fueled by investor concerns over inflation linked to Middle East tensions. Badenoch seized on this economic pressure to criticize Burnham as a "leader not a people-pleaser."
- Burnham defended his early actions, including cutting VAT on electricity and business rates, to demonstrate his priorities. Chancellor John Healey faced warnings that major spending sprees risk worsening the ongoing sell-off of British bonds.
- The Prime Minister suggested that Healey will find funds to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030. This commitment tests the Government's ability to navigate welfare and social care decisions simultaneously.
- With Westminster back in session, Burnham faces intense scrutiny over his planned direction for the economy as his government must soon answer specific questions regarding taxes and spending before the Budget approaches.
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Andy Burnham warned of 'Budget crash out' after dodging PMQs grilling: 'Cruising on vibes!'
Andy Burnham has been warned of a "Budget crash out" after "cruising on vibes" during his first few weeks as Prime Minister.Speaking to GB News, Shadow Women and Equalities Minister Joy Morrisey criticised him for dodging Kemi Badenoch's grilling of Labour's £14billion black hole. During his first Prime Minister's Questions, Mrs Badenoch warned Mr Burnham he "needs to pay for all his new promises" either with "higher taxes, more borrowing or spe…
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