Telegraph warns Britain's economy could collapse step by terrifying step as Labour taxes 'everything that moves'

From the Newshound archive · first published 28 September 2026.

Britain's economy could unravel step by step as Labour taxes spread across businesses and households, with the conference opening coinciding with record migrant boat crossings. Britain is reportedly already 'falling apart' under Labour, with a relentless wave of new taxes hitting businesses and households. Burnham's conference opener drew sharp criticism for focusing on devolution slogans while avoiding the record migrant boat crossings hitting Britain the same day.

Burnham told delegates there had been 'too much drift and division' since Brexit, but refused to take questions after the speech.

Critics noted the bitter irony of John Healey — who quit as Defence Secretary over inadequate spending — now serving as Burnham's Chancellor with no plans to boost the defence budget.

Record migrant boat crossings were recorded on the opening day of the Labour conference, yet Burnham made no mention of the crisis.