What Burnham told the FT

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In his first interview with the FT since becoming prime minister, Andy Burnham tells political editor and host George Parker that he is pro-business and understands the pressures that business is under — but wants something in return from corporate Britain. Deputy political editor Jim Pickard and columnist Stephen Bush join George to unpack Burnham’s pitch on business and wealth creation, and what he had to say about tax, nationalisation and the EU. George @GeorgeWParker and @georgewparker.bsky.social; Stephen @stephenkb; and Jim @PickardJE Want more? Andy Burnham pledges to ‘take pressure off’ business ahead of October Budget Andy Burnham seeks to bridge gap with nervous business community Healey to shelve his own defence spending target of 3% of GDP by 2030 Andy Burnham set for first meeting with Trump in September Thames Water creditors and government in stand-off over future Thames Water saga undermines case for more market solutions How the Bayeux Tapestry became a tool of soft power Come and join the FT and Political Fix panelists at the FT Weekend Festival on Saturday, September 5 at Kenwood House Gardens in London. To save 10 per cent on tickets, visit ft.com