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UK PM Burnham says market turbulence is due to Tory record of raising debt; doesn't rule out tax increases

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UK PM Burnham blamed market turbulence on Tory debt, reaffirmed fiscal rules, refused to rule out tax increases, promised defence funding, and highlighted UK steel concerns in EU trade talks.

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Will be sticking to fiscal rules. Will fully fund the defence investment plan (DIP). "Made in EU" could pose problems for UK steel, hope to get a deal into UK/EU summit.

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