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Top chefs back Andy Burnham for prime minister to cut VAT on hospitality
Chefs and restaurateurs have endorsed Andy Burnham for prime minister due to his proposal to reduce VAT on hospitality businesses from 20% to 10%, aligning with European rates. Tom Kerridge urged the hospitality sector to support Burnham, who is running as a Labour candidate in the Makerfield byelection.
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