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Burnham Faces Economic Grilling at First PMQs as Borrowing Costs Climb

Burnham Faces Economic Grilling at First PMQs as Borrowing Costs Climb

At his first Prime Minister's Questions, Andy Burnham was pressed on the economy amid rising UK borrowing costs. He said the government had already cut taxes, including reducing VAT on energy bills and hospitality business rates.

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Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as UK borrowing costs rise