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.

Burnham has a political CV most of the British public would roll their eyes at — but the man who hopes to run Britain will keep fighting as an outsider.

Andy Burnham has hinted at how he would handle tax policy

Burnham promised to reverse a series of tax rises which have hit hospitality and small businesses since Labour came to power

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.