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Burnham Won’t Rule Out More Taxes on Wealthiest

9/1/2026

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  • Andy Burnham has not ruled out further taxes on the wealthiest.
  • Nearly 70% of Britons say the top 1% already pay a fair share of tax.
  • About two-thirds believe taxes on workers would rise if wealthy people emigrated.
  • Taxpayers' Alliance says the top 1% earn 13.3% of income but pay 28.2% of tax.
  • Lord O'Neill warned raising capital gains tax would deter entrepreneurs and hurt growth.