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Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as UK borrowing costs rise
Burnham said he had already cut taxes, including VAT on energy bills and hospitality business rates.
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House of Commons By Jennifer McKiernan Political reporter Published 2 September 2026, 14:15 BST Updated 24 minutes ago Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has pressed Andy Burnham over UK borrowing and spending at his first Prime Minister's Questions.
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