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Burnham pulls back on suggestion to increase tax-free personal allowance
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has clarified that he is not currently committing to changes regarding the frozen tax-free personal allowance. While acknowledging public frustration, he emphasized the need for fiscal discipline and adherence to existing manifesto promises during the upcoming Budget.
Image source, EPA By Harry Farley , Political correspondent and Kate Whannel , Political reporter Published 22 July 2026, 02:43 BST Updated 2 hours ago Andy Burnham has said he is not making an immediate "commitment" to changing the tax-free personal allowance but added that it could be considered at the Budget.
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