In his first broadcast interview since winning the Makerfield by-election, the prime minister-in-waiting ruled out 'crude cuts' to welfare.

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Andy Burnham is facing an early threat from his own benches as he prepares to take over from Keir Starmer in a little over a fortnight.

Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham has said he will not push through 'crude cuts' to welfare which will push people into greater poverty, and said Brits need more 'breathing…

In his first broadcast interview since winning the Makerfield by-election, the prime minister-in-waiting ruled out 'crude cuts' to welfare.

Burnham's message on public finances came minutes after he said he had “deliberately” avoided making a decision on his Chancellor pick.

Makerfield MP said he would consider reducing business rates as part of a package that could also include freeze on private rents

Given pressures on the public purse, the Makerfield MP may have to look at autumn tax rises to fund his ‘new direction’

The Labour MP hinted that he’s open to flexibility for some taxes that could aid high street businesses

The Makerfield MP signalled he may look at hiking business rates on the giant warehouses, while lifting high street shops and pubs out of having to pay the business rates