Burnham Must Avoid 'Summer of Speculation' on Tax, Warns CBI Chief Andy Burnham is about to take centre stage in British politics, and as he prepares to lead Labour out of opposition, a crucial challenge lies ahead: managing the economy without spooking business.
The warning signs are already there the Confederation of British Industry's chief executive, Rain Newton Smith, has cautioned against a "summer of speculation" on tax and spend, urging Burnham to tread carefully.
The memories of last summer's leaks and speculation about Rachel Reeves' autumn budgets still linger, casting a long shadow over the new Labour leadership.