Angela Rayner

Angela Rayner

Labour — Ashton-under-Lyne

Speaking in the House of Commons on 2 November 2026

Debate

Budget Resolutions

Contribution

My hon. Friend is absolutely right. We are removing business rate relief for vape shops and adult gaming centres, and giving local authorities stronger tools to tackle business rates avoidance. At the Budget, we announced an extra 20% business rate cut for pubs and all but the largest live music venues. We will also introducing a general anti-avoidance rule for business rates at the earliest opportunity, and expanding what legal costs local authorities can claim when they are unsuccessful.

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