Business will be the judge on whether Andy Burnham can “regain stability”

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Andy Burnham MP arrives at Trades Union Congress, where he will give a speech after it was announced that he is to become the new leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on July 17, 2026 in London, England.</p><p>Andy Burnham, MP for Makerfield ran unopposed to succeed Sir Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation in June 2026.</p><p>Burnham secured overwhelming support from 379 Labour MPs and the majority of affiliated trade unions. (Photo by Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)https://www.cityam.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Andy-Burnham-again-e1784621437875.jpg?w=1107" />

If Andy Burnham is serious about being a friend to business he should commit to no new business taxes, says Alan Vallance When every new government begins – and there have been a few in recent years – the goodwill they start with is already a diminishing return.

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