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Energy bills, business rates and HS2: What are Burnham's potential policies? (opens original article in a new tab)

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Andy Burnham outlines potential policies including public control of utilities, social care reforms, business rate cuts, and re-industrialization if he becomes leader.

  • Andy Burnham proposes public control of water, energy, and transport to reduce bills and fares.
  • He suggests replacing inheritance tax with a national care levy to fund free social care.
  • Burnham aims to cut business rates for pubs and music venues while increasing taxes on online retailers' warehouses.

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