Economists Urge Incoming PM to Pursue Radical Tax Reform

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Prominent economists, including Jim O’Neill and Jonathan Portes, have urged the likely next UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, to implement radical tax and spending reforms.
They propose a single 'national contribution' levy to replace six key taxes, potentially raising £75bn annually, to fund universal public services.

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Prominent economists, including Jim O’Neill and Jonathan Portes, have urged the likely next UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, to implement radical tax and spending reforms. They propose a single 'national contribution' levy to replace six key taxes, potentially raising £75bn annually, to fund universal public services.

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