'Culture shift' needed in how UK does business, PM urges
Burnham has said those who take risks should be backed by government, but his government has been criticised for increasing business costs.
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"When local leaders have the tools to get things done and government works in partnership with business, you can pull in investment, create jobs and transform communities."
— Andy Burnham , Politician
"We need to restore confidence about Britain."
— John Healey , Politician
"The way for the prime minister to get businesses thriving, delivering jobs and driving growth is to cut their taxes."
— Julia Lopez , Politician
Key People
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
John Healey is the UK's Defence Secretary who recently resigned due to concerns over military funding.
Conservative MP who criticized housing policies in London.
Leader of the Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras.
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Burnham has said those who take risks should be backed by government, but his government has been criticised for increasing business costs.
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