Burnham’s ‘Death Tax’: A Universal Grab at Family Wealth?

Reform UK Chairman Lee Anderson has issued a stark warning, accusing Prime Minister Andy Burnham of planning a universal ‘death tax’ that would apply to every inheritance, regardless of value. This controversial proposal, first reported in the Daily Express, suggests a flat 10% levy on all estates, a move Anderson argues would punish grieving families and was never part of Labour’s manifesto.

The Shocking Claim: A Tax on Every Inheritance

Lee Anderson, never one to mince words, has laid bare what he describes as Andy Burnham’s insidious plan for a ‘death tax’. According to Anderson, writing for the Daily Express, the Prime Minister is set to introduce a universal inheritance tax, applying a flat 10% charge to all estates. This is a significant departure from the current system, where fewer than 5% of deaths result in an inheritance tax charge.

Anderson’s concern is not merely theoretical; he points to Burnham’s past advocacy for such a scheme. “Burnham has been an enthusiastic cheerleader in the past for a flat 10% tax on everyone’s inheritance. He tried to implement it once as health secretary, then pushed for it again as Ed Miliband’s shadow health secretary,” Anderson stated. This isn’t a new idea for Burnham, but a long-held ambition now potentially within reach from Downing Street.

Punishing Families at Their Lowest Point

The Reform UK Chairman argues that this proposed tax is nothing short of

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p style=”font-size:0.85em;color:#666;border-top:1px solid #eee;padding-top:8px;margin-top:24px;”>Source: Daily Express | Breaking Brexit News