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Andy Burnham: “I think it’s important to, if you like, prioritise and reward the businesses that bring social benefit, the businesses…”

On the recordJuly 3, 2026
I think it’s important to, if you like, prioritise and reward the businesses that bring social benefit, the businesses that bring people together, the bars, the restaurants, the coffee shops, the hairdressers, because the high street really needs to get more of our attention.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of supporting local businesses.

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