Treasury adviser criticises Burnham's growth pledge

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Sept, 15:43

A former Treasury minister has criticised Andy Burnham's 'growth in every postcode' pledge as wasteful.

Lord O'Neill, a Treasury adviser who has advised the Prime Minister, said he was 'not a huge fan' of Andy Burnham's often-repeated mantra. He warned the pledge would result in wasted taxpayer money and create political problems.

How it is being reported

• Burnham adviser slams ‘growth in every postcode’ pledgeCity AM · 22 Sept, 15:26
• Burnham ally condemns his 'growth in every postcode' soundbite warning the 'weird' idea will waste taxpayers' moneyDaily Mail · 22 Sept, 15:18

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