Andy Burnham doing the 'I'm not ruling it out' dance is just a polite way of saying he’s already checking our couch cushions for loose change.
Andy Burnham refuses to rule out autumn Budget tax rises
Andy Burnham has declined to rule out tax increases in the upcoming autumn Budget, citing the need for fiscal responsibility. His refusal to commit to avoiding tax hikes follows a pattern of warnings from the government about the 'black hole' left by the previous administration, leaving taxpayers bracing for the inevitable.
Source: Andy Burnham refuses to rule out autumn Budget tax rises — BBC
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