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Andy Burnham hoping to save UK pubs and high streets with new ‘Amazon tax’
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Burnham, positioned as a prime minister in waiting, has proposed an "Amazon tax" to revitalise Britain's high streets. His plan involves increasing business rates on large online retail warehouses while reducing or eliminating them for high street shops and pubs. Burnham affirmed his commitment to the Labour 2024 election manifesto, pledging no increases to income tax, VAT, or national insurance personal contributions. He revealed he has not yet selected his Chancellor, stating he wants to establish a clear national direction before making personnel decisions. The Tory shadow chancellor, Sir Mel Stride, criticised Burnham's proposals, warning of a potential "tax bombshell" and further tax rises. In fullAndy Burnham reveals ‘Amazon tax’ business rates plan to save pubs and high streetsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
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france24.com
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theguardian.com
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independent.co.uk
Andy Burnham reveals ‘Amazon tax’ business rates plan to save pubs and high streets
The prime minister in waiting also revealed to Andrew Marr on LBC that he has not picked a chancellor yet
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Andy Burnham hoping to save UK pubs and high streets with new ‘Amazon tax’
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Andy Burnham says Labour manifesto has room for ‘movement on tax’ – UK politics live
The Labour MP hinted that he’s open to flexibility for some taxes that could aid high street businesses
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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