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Burnham’s Tax Promise and the Middle Class | Leeds News
Andy Burnham’s pledge to shield middle earners from tax hikes clashes with the urgent need to raise revenue, as economists warn that taxing the wealthy or big corporations may no longer suffice. While Burnham vows to avoid increasing income tax, National Insurance, or VAT, his openness to revisiting wealth and high-income taxes hints at a complex balancing act. With the tax burden already elevated since post-war times, finding sustainable revenue without burdening the middle class remains a major challenge — and experts doubt sweeping reforms will materialize, fearing only minor tweaks ahead…
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