Andy Burnham has spoken up for Britain’s nightlife, but he needs to think much bigger.
The new PM has already given Britain’s struggling nightlife businesses something to celebrate. His government cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues by 20%, part of a wider attempt to revive high streets and protect institutions that contribute to the social as well as economic life of communities. It is a welcome recognition of a sector under considerable pressure. But it could also be the beginning of something much wider.
