Multiple reports say Labour politician Andy Burnham has pledged to overhaul business rates if he becomes prime minister, framing the move as support for family-owned businesses. The coverage highlights a financial estimate used by critics or commentators that the proposed changes would cost about £880 million. Other reporting characterizes the pledge as part of a wider agenda that could include additional “wealth taxes,” though details on timing, scope, and implementation are not provided in the excerpts. The articles also note concerns that the government may lack a clear plan for how such policies would be delivered and funded. Overall, the sources focus on the proposed business rates reform, the debate over its expected cost, and uncertainty about broader fiscal planning. The reporting reflects a public discussion about the impact of the proposals on businesses and the budget implications for the state, with competing views on feasibility and preparedness.