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Burnham Says UK Budget Not What He Would Want in ‘Ideal World’

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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said his chancellor’s budget this week was not what he’d want in an “ideal world,” after it was criticized by economists, political opponents and some within Labour as failing to grasp the moment.

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Burnham Says UK Budget Not What He Would Want in ‘Ideal World’. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said his chancellor’s budget this week was not what he’d want in an “ideal world,” after it was criticized by economists, political opponents and some within Labour as failing to grasp the moment. Covered by 1 publications. Bloomberg Politics: Burnham Says UK Budget Not What He Would Want in ‘Ideal World’.

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  1. Bloomberg Politics United States Burnham Says UK Budget Not What He Would Want in ‘Ideal World’ UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said his chancellor’s budget this week was not what he’d want in an “ideal world,” after it was criticized by economists, political opponents and some within Labour as failing to grasp the moment. 7 h ago · Tier 1

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