Andy Burnham, widely expected to become prime minister later this month, has signaled potential tax adjustments within Labour's existing manifesto commitments. In an interview with LBC, the newly elected Makerfield MP suggested increasing business rates on large warehouses operated by online firms like Amazon to fund tax cuts for pubs, clubs, and smaller high-street businesses. He proposed a 20% cut for hospitality venues and raising the threshold for paying business rates for independent retailers, targeting empty high street properties to offset costs. Burnham firmly reiterated Labour's 2024 manifesto pledge not to raise VAT, income tax, or national insurance, stating, "I stick by the manifesto and the promises that it made."