Andy Burnham: Tax and spending choices facing the new Prime Minister
IFS analysis of the choices facing Andy Burnham as Prime Minister
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Martin Brogaard
Martin joined the IFS in 2025 and works in the IOD sector, researching consumer behaviour and nutrition. He also works on devolved government policy.
Elaine Kelly
Elaine works in the Public Finance and Pensions sector and she joined the IFS in 2009 and became a member of the research staff in 2011.
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