Andy Burnham says Labour manifesto has room for ‘movement on tax’ – UK politics live
Summary
Andy Burnham, a leading candidate to replace UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, said there is some flexibility in the Labour Party’s tax plans. He wants to raise business taxes on warehouses to cut taxes for small high street businesses like pubs and shops, and plans to help with cost of living by lowering water and energy costs.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham is running to succeed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
- He said the Labour manifesto’s promises on not raising income tax, VAT, or personal national insurance contributions will be kept.
- Burnham suggested raising business rates on warehouses and large developments outside cities.
- He wants to reduce or remove business rates for pubs and small high street businesses.
- His goal is to support businesses like bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and hairdressers.
- Burnham plans to lower water and energy costs by taking some companies back into public ownership.
- He proposes free bus travel for 16- to 18-year-olds.
- Burnham will take public questions in a Reddit “Ask Me Anything” session.
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