Andy Burnham Could Introduce New Council Tax Bands in Progressive Shake-Up

Burnham warned mansion tax could leave council’s worse off

Burnham had previously described the concept as symbolising ‘the politics of envy’ but has recently backed changes to property taxes

Major tax overhaul announced by Andy Burnham in England

The move comes days after the Prime Minister announced new savings for energy customers and bus users.

Gary Lineker among 120 millionaires urging new PM to make them pay more tax

In a letter to Andy Burnham - organised by the Patriotic Millionaires group - they say: 'As millionaires we have a clear message for you, our new Prime Minister: tax us'

Is Andy Burnham really committed to devolving power?

BATH, ENGLAND - JULY 22: Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham reacts in front of a FirstGroup bus at the bus station during an interview, as he announces a £2 cap on bus fares in England, on July 22, 2026 in Bath, England. (Photo by Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Replacing council tax and stamp duty will take years, Burnham's closest allies warn

Lord Blunkett says any major shake up of property taxation to replace council tax and stamp duty would be 'problematic'

Britain poised to lose billions in tax revenue if Andy Burnham progresses with a £38bn tax raid on the super-rich

Britain is poised to lose billions in tax revenue and investment if Andy Burnham progresses with a £38billion tax raid on the super rich to fund his spending pledges.According to analysis carried out last month by Reform UK, the Prime Minister is on course to push Labour's cumulative tax increases from roughly £66billion to in excess of £100billion per annum, as part of efforts to alleviate cost-of-living pressures for millions of households.Mr …