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Andy Burnham's challenges: Benefits, defense, tax, and immigration reforms await

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Andy Burnham is set to face a significant in-tray of challenges as he prepares to enter No. 10 Downing Street. Key issues include overhauling disability benefits without causing harm, securing the £4.7bn needed for defense investment, and potentially raising capital gains tax to fund changes to business rates. Burnham also plans to proceed with immigration system reforms proposed by Shabana Mahmood, despite potential internal party dissent, and must navigate the complex issue of jury trial limitations. AI

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Andy Burnham's challenges: Benefits, defense, tax, and immigration reforms await

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  1. The Guardian — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Jessica Elgot and Kiran Stacey ·

    The bulging in-tray of challenges Andy Burnham faces upon entering No 10

    <p>From welfare and defence spending to cost of living and geopolitics, we look at the burning issues left over from Starmer</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jul/10/andy-burnham-labour-shabana-mahmood-reform-nigel-farage-uk-politics-live-news"…

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