Chancellor's budget described as a 'packet of polos' by Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham

04.03.2021 - 00:01

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direct to your inboxAndy Burnham has described Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget as a ‘packet of Polos’ boasting some ‘refreshing’ economic ideas - but with many policy-shaped holes.The mayor of Greater Manchester welcomed the extension of the furlough scheme, the Universal Credit uplift and grants for self-employed workers until September.The continuation of cuts to VAT and stamp duty, as well as a longer business rates holiday, were also seen as positive measures for the country’s post-pandemic recovery.But the lack of a pay rise for NHS and social care staff and greater financial support for self-isolating workers were described by Mr Burnham as ‘glaring omissions’.The mayor told a press conference on Wednesday: “I would describe [the.

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Chancellor's budget described as a 'packet of polos' by Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham

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