Andy Burnham ducks ‘fiscal rules exam’ despite pledge to stick to them

City AM — Jun 06, 08:47 AM

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Andy Burnham refused to explain Labour’s fiscal rules on Friday, despite insisting he would stick to them if he entered Downing Street, raising questions over the economic strategy underpinning his growing leadership bid.

The Greater Manchester Mayor, who has spent months positioning himself as Labour’s most prominent alternative voice, was challenged to explain the government’s https://www.cityam.com/andy-burnham-ducks-fiscal-rules-exam-despite-pledge-to-stick-to-them/">[...]

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