I take responsibility to fund defence plan extremely seriously, says Burnham

The Makerfield MP also rejects attacks on his economic stance, insisting he would not be "indisciplined" on finances.

Burnham promises to ease cost of living pressures if he becomes prime minister

Makerfield MP said he would consider reducing business rates as part of a package that could also include freeze on private rents Andy Burnham promised to ease the cost of living if he becomes prime minister in his first interview since returning to parliament. The Makerfield MP told LBC that if he became prime minister later this month, as expected, he would look at reducing business rates for some high street businesses, bringing down water and energy costs by de-privatising companies and m...

By Kiran Stacey Policy editor

Andy Burnham reveals ‘Amazon tax’ business rates plan to save pubs and high streets

The prime minister in waiting also revealed to Andrew Marr on LBC that he has not picked a chancellor yet

By David Maddox