Big budget battle: Pressure mounts as tax increase fears grow

Andy Burnham and his team are facing a tough fight ahead of the new government budget. Critics are demanding a promise that taxes won't go up.

The countdown to the new government budget has begun, and it’s turning into a real battle. Andy Burnham, who is in charge of the country's finances, is facing a lot of pressure as he gets ready to announce his plans. Opposition politicians from the Conservative party are making a loud demand. They want Burnham to promise right now that he won't raise taxes. They argue that people are already struggling and cannot afford to pay more to the government. At the same time, the mood in government is serious. John Healey, another top official, has warned the public that this budget is going to be…