Labour leadership hopeful’s hint at a tax cut is easy politics - governing would be harder

The Greater Manchester mayor is currently standing as Labour's candidate in the Makerfield by-election in an attempt to return to Westminster.

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Labour leadership hopeful’s hint at a tax cut is easy politics - governing would be harder

Burnham argued that 'the public here are saying quite loudly to all of us, we need something different here'.

Andy Burnham has hinted at how he would handle tax policy

Burnham has announced that if he becomes prime minister, he will cut business rates for pubs and music venues by 20 per cent in 2027-28.