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

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

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

The prime minister in waiting also revealed to Andrew Marr on LBC that he has not picked a chancellor yet

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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

The former Greater Manchester mayor is almost certain to replace Keir Starmer in Downing Street on 20 July after returning to Parliament at the Makerfield by-election.

Those calling for council tax and stamp duty to be ditched and replaced with a new system have been buoyed by Andy Burnham's likely appointment as Prime Minister