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Andy Burnham urged to be radical on economy to help Labour win next election

Trade Hub UK regulation desk (2026-07-02): Exclusive: Poll shows policies such as rent control and higher wealth taxes could fend off Reform UK in key seatsAndy Burnham is being urged to adopt an… Primary source: original at The Guardian (theguardian.com).

Exclusive: Poll shows policies such as rent control and higher wealth taxes could fend off Reform UK in key seats

Andy Burnham is being urged to adopt an “economic populist” approach to combating the cost of living crisis if he becomes prime minister, as a detailed opinion poll shows radical policies could help Labour to retain its majority at the next election.

Senior figures advising the Makerfield MP have been circulating a seat-by-seat poll showing Labour’s majority could be demolished at the next general election with the party on course to win fewer than 100 seats.

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