Will taxes have to go up to fund Andy Burnham’s new policies?

• Economists have warned that taxes may need to rise to fund new policies announced by prime minister Andy Burnham.
• Mr Burnham's initial policy announcements include a 20 per cent business rate cut for pubs, clubs, and live music venues.
• Further measures comprise a VAT cut to electricity bills and a cap on bus fares at £2 from January.
• The prime minister has also pledged to fix social care and ease the cost of living for citizens.
• The Resolution Foundation estimates the business rate cuts alone will cost the government around £100 million per year, potentially requiring a "significantly revenue-raising Budget".

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Andy Burnham latest: New PM warned spending spree ‘will force tax rises’ as rate cut for pubs announced