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Andy Burnham’s change in tack on fiscal rules and bond markets is understandable

Bookies’ favourite to replace Keir Starmer tones down stance on government borrowing to assuage City investors

Andy Burnham has always faced a narrow path to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister: a tricky byelection, a leadership contest that is yet to be declared, and a far from constructive bond market backdrop.

In making his pitch, assuaging City investors in particular has led the Greater Manchester mayor to dance on a pin.

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May 18, 2026 Economic policy Andy Burnham Bonds

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