Harry and Meghan's UK return should inspire Andy Burnham to tweak the tax code

The UK's revenue commissioners are preparing to check private residences to enforce a new tax on properties worth over £2 million, marking a new low in the government's efforts to raise funds from its wealthiest citizens. This policy, inherited by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham from his predecessor Keir Starmer, will likely affect the royal couple, Harry and Meghan, who are set to return to the UK from their six-year stay in California.

Burnham has stated that the couple's return is a personal matter, not a state issue, despite the media's focus on their financial status. While there may be some tax benefits for the couple due to their time abroad, they could face a 5% levy on their wealth if Proposition 40 passes in California. Burnham's first month in power has shown optimism and a new type of political approach, as well as an understanding of the power of social media in shaping the agenda.

With the upcoming autumn budget, Burnham could consider the return of wealthy individuals like Harry and Meghan as a positive development for the UK, potentially boosting revenues in the long run.