General · 3 July 2026
Burnham hints at tax changes for high streets
Andy Burnham, a leading contender to be the next prime minister, indicated that the Labour manifesto could accommodate tax adjustments. He reaffirmed promises not to raise income tax, VAT, or national insurance but proposed higher business rates for warehouses. This would allow for cuts to business rates for pubs and other high street businesses, aiming to revitalise them.
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