Badenoch says Burnham’s ambitions for Britain are ‘too small’ after business rates cut for pub and clubs in England – UK politics live

The Guardian reports that Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative party leader, has criticized Prime Minister Andy Burnham's vision for Britain, saying his ambitions are too small. Speaking in central London, Badenoch claimed Burnham is 'still thinking like the mayor of Manchester' — suggesting his outlook remains parochial rather than strategic for a national stage. She pledged to back British businesses, innovators, and investors across finance, technology, retail, and industry.

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