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Burnham government's first Budget and spending constraints
UK Chancellor John Healey has scheduled the government's first Budget for October 28, amid tensions between new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's spending pledges and fiscal constraints. Healey and Burnham have acknowledged there is no additional funding available to support the new PM's campaign promises without relying on existing financial measures.
John HealeyAndy BurnhamUK GovernmentOctober 28 Budget