Burnham Warned Spending Spree 'Will Force Tax Rises' as Rate Cut for Pubs Announced The UK's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, has kicked off his tenure with a flurry of policy announcements aimed at tackling the cost of living crisis.
Critics say these promises are already being met with skepticism from economists and opposition politicians who warn that they may be nothing more than a recipe for tax rises.
Burnham's administration has proposed a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs, and live music venues, as well as a VAT reduction on electricity bills and capped bus fares at £2.