Philip Pullman and Maggie O'Farrell Among Authors Urging Burnham to Cut Business Rates for Bookshops

Summary

Prominent authors including Philip Pullman and Maggie O'Farrell are supporting a campaign by independent booksellers urging Andy Burnham and the government to extend business rates relief to bookshops. An open letter signed by 234 booksellers highlights that rising bills threaten closures and calls for bookshops to receive the same support as pubs, clubs, and music venues.

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