Does Andy Burnham Have A New Plan For Tax?

Today, after speaking to Rachel Reeves in what’s likely to be her final interview as chancellor, Laura speaks to Paddy about what we might get from the new administration.

Andy Burnham has talked about “room within [the Labour] manifesto for movement on tax."

What does that mean in practice?

We’ve got some clues from Labour insiders.

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