Chris Mason: The Budget is imminent as tricky things pile up for Burnham
Summary
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is approaching his first Budget, due Wednesday, amid economic and political decisions. He has also called for a discussion about closer ties with the European Union, including freedom of movement, but his government has not committed to a specific outcome.Key Facts
- Burnham arrived in Downing Street 100 days ago after being appointed prime minister.
- Labour MPs are more upbeat and the party’s poll ratings have risen since Burnham took office, according to the article.
- Chancellor John Healey is set to present the Budget on Wednesday.
- The Budget is expected to include cost-of-living support for some people, help for entrepreneurs and more financial powers for English mayors.
- Burnham says the UK’s current deal with the EU is not good enough and has called for an honest discussion about freedom of movement.
- EU single-market members must allow people to live and work across member countries.
- Burnham appeared to suggest that restoring freedom of movement would require a referendum, but his team later declined to repeat that position.
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