Steve Reed: “very, very different from when it happened under the Tories”

I want communities to take more power for themselves. A new £60million Community Right to Buy Fund will support groups to take over and run pubs, clubs, community centres and sports halls.

The chancellor pointed to devolving aspects of income tax, as we discussed, but certainly we look at business rates, too – or elements of business rates.

Andy is committed to that manifesto.

Pubs are the beating heart of our communities and the Mirror has shone a light on just how much they matter to people across the country.