Andy Burnham has admitted he may increase taxes to fund his government's plans.
The former Manchester Mayor, who is currently unopposed in his run to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister, made the revelation in an interview last night.
He has rarely spoken to the press since becoming the MP for Makerfield, which has fuelled rampant speculation about what he intends to do should he become Prime Minister.
Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride warned: "Britain needs to brace for yet another Labour tax bombshell from Andy Burnham."
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