Burnham has called for a change in the way business is approached in the UK, saying that people who take risks should receive backing from government.
The remarks were framed as part of a wider argument for a “culture shift” in how the country does business. The central message was that entrepreneurship and risk-taking should be encouraged rather than held back.
However, the position comes alongside criticism of his government over increased costs faced by businesses. The supplied material does not specify which costs have risen, who made the criticism, or what response has been given to those concerns.
The issue highlights a tension between the stated aim of supporting enterprise and the complaints from business critics about the financial pressures created by government policy.
No further details were provided on any specific measures, timetable or policy changes linked to the call for a culture shift.
