Burnham Would Be 'Stupid' to Raise Wealth Taxes in Budget Says Ally

Burnham would be 'stupid' to raise wealth taxes in Budget says ally

Lord Jim O'Neill, who turned down an expected government role only days ago, said more wealth taxes in the government's crucial first budget would damage economic growth.

Andy Burnham must focus on London to deliver economic growth, says top adviser

Lord O’Neill says promise of ‘growth in every postcode’ would have to be reconsidered and warns Prime Minster against raising taxes in October Budget

Burnham warned against ‘stupid’ capital gains tax decision

Lord O’Neill said Mr Burnham had done a ‘great job so far’ as Prime Minister in creating a more positive atmosphere