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- Prime Minister Andy Burnham is plotting an early election within six months to raise taxes.
- Chancellor John Healey is stress-testing tax options for next month’s Budget to raise £10-15 billion.
- Healey is considering a 20 % exit tax on leavers’ assets and a 2 % levy on assets over £10 million.
- Burnham denied early-election plans, saying he will work to the 2024 manifesto.