Andy Burnham responds to viral piemaker forced to close shop due to rising business costs
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The owner of a Lancashire pie shop has prompted a response from the prime minister after he called out Andy Burnham on social media over the rising pressures on businesses. Paul Bowen, who runs Bowen Pies, says national insurance rates and high energy prices have forced one of his stores to shut. Paul joined us live from outside his store in Chorley that's due to close. Broadcast on 07/10/2026 Stream Good Morning Britain live, every weekday from 6am on the ITVX 📲 http://daytimelink.itv.com/WatchGMBYT Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1NbomQa Like, follow and subscribe to Good Morning Britain! The Good Morning Britain YouTube channel delivers you the news that you’re waking up to in the morning. From exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in politics and showbiz to heartwarming human interest stories and unmissable watch again moments. Join Susanna Reid, Ed Balls, Kate Garraway, Richard Madeley, Charlotte Hawkins and Sean Fletcher every weekday on ITV from 6am u
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