The Greater Manchester mayor lashed out at the Government for having 'got it wrong' on small businesses.

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

Andy Burnham has hinted at how he would handle tax policy

The Greater Manchester mayor lashed out at the Government for having 'got it wrong' on small businesses.

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.

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Burnham says the Labour "got it wrong" on small businesses as he unveils plans to slash pub taxes and ease pressure on employers

Tom Kerridge says ‘whole of hospitality’ should get behind Burnham who has called for VAT cut from 20% to 10%