Burnham’s government is fleshing out its lines on tax ahead of the Budget, and already hinting at taxation of wealth. Asked about tax on working people by Tory peer Lord Jackson, Labour ministers said in a written answer in Parliament:
“Everyone is being asked to contribute to support these goals, but the Government is keeping the contribution from working people as low as possible by ensuring the wealthiest contribute more.”
That’s the first parliamentary question Burnham’s government has answered in the Lords. Has anyone asked Burnham to define a working person yet?
Burnham confirms he spoke to Trump last night about drilling in the North Sea:
“I indicated in the phone call that we had a week last Monday that I would take a pragmatic approach when it comes to the North Sea, and that is my intention as we go forward from here. There is a resource there. When people are struggling, we can’t ignore that. Hence, me indicating that to the president…”