Andy Burnham told not to raise HMRC tax band by 21% in shake-up

Why Andy Burnham won't be raising your personal tax-free allowance to £15,000

Economists say such a big rise to the personal allowance is a 'non-starter' unless Labour is willing to break its manifesto commitments

Andy Burnham Signals He’s Reluctant to Raise Taxes in UK Budget

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham hinted he doesn’t want his government to repeat the tax rises of recent Labour budgets, as Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey prepares for a tricky financial statement on Oct. 28.

Tax overhaul looms as Andy Burnham considers personal allowance reform in 'meaningful boost for millions'

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is understood to be considering major reform to the tax system, which could give a "meaningful boost" to the finances of millions.Reports are circulating that ministers are weighing up a £3,000 increase to the income tax personal allowance, which would represent the first uplift to the threshold in half a decade.The proposal under review would shift the point at which workers begin paying income tax from £12,570 to £1…

Andy Burnham told not to raise HMRC tax band by 21% in shake-up

Burnham will deliver his maiden Autumn Budget with Chancellor John Healey next month