Andy Burnham spoke to The Telegraph exclusively ahead of the Makerfield by-election – a vote that could set him on a course to become PM. The Manchester mayor addressed everything from taxes on pubs and farms to small businesses and the refrain he has heard most during his time on the campaign trail in this conversation with Dom Penna, The Telegraph's Senior Political Correspondent. Read the full written interview here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/06/05/burnham-pledges-to-cut-