Burnham's Promises: A Mixed Bag for Small Businesses Andy Burnham's recent comments on business rates relief have sparked debate about his government's stance on supporting high street businesses.
His plans to slash tax for pubs and other similar venues are a welcome move, but the promise to go "further" on business rates is tempered by the harsh reality of limited room for manoeuvre.
Burnham's desire to cut VAT on electricity for small businesses is a step in the right direction, but it only addresses one aspect of the issues plaguing these enterprises.