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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Rob Davies

‘A small snippet’: what pubs make of Burnham’s £100m rates giveaway

Dan Smith sits at a pub table. He has a pint of ale in his right hand and a shallow bowl with a pie on top of mashed potatoes sitting in front of him on the table.
Dan Smith, owner of the Red Lion pub in Derbyshire, says he sells 300 pies a week. Photograph: Andrew Fox/The Guardian

One of Andy Burnham’s first policy measures as prime minister is a 20% reduction in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues.

The policy, announced on Thursday, is part of a broader agenda to support the high street and will cost £100m.

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