Kerridge Pushes Burnham on VAT Cut | Leicester News

Chef Tom Kerridge is rallying Prime Minister Andy Burnham to deliver on a major promise: slashing hospitality VAT from 20% to 10%, with over 300,000 signatures already backing the campaign. While Burnham’s recent 20% business rate cut for pubs and clubs—set to start next April—is a welcome boost for 32,000 venues, Kerridge insists VAT is the bigger hurdle. With soaring food costs, utilities, and wages crushing profits, he argues a VAT reduction could offer real relief across the sector. Praising Burnham’s deep connection to Manchester’s social scene, Kerridge sees hope that the PM’s local insight can translate into national action—and that this conversation won’t fade. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e9e204c9103dec0e