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Andy Burnham’s change in tack on fiscal rules and bond markets is understandable

Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent 18 May 2026, 16:58 UTC (1 month ago) The Guardian — World rss feed

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Bookies’ favourite to replace Keir Starmer tones down stance on government borrowing to assuage City investorsUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has always faced a narrow path to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister: a tricky byelection, a leadership contest that is yet to be declared, and a far from constructive bond market backdrop.In making his pitch, assuaging City investors in particular has led the Greater Manchester mayor to dance on a pin. Continue reading...

Andy Burnham’s change in tack on fiscal rules and bond markets is understandable

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