New Andy Burnham cash payment rule proposed for all shops and car parks

NewsMidlands NewsAndy BurnhamThe group has launched "a major new petition"14:18, 15 Aug 2026Andy Burnham has been urged to protect cash by a leading group of state pensioner campaigners. Silver Voices, led by Dennis Reed, is calling on the Makerfield MP and Labour Party Prime Minister to protect cold, hard sterling.‌The group has launched "a major new petition" to "persuade Government to act on the threats to the cash economy and the rise in online only payment systems."‌Silver Voices is calling for legislation to underpin the vital role of cash in the the economy. Reed said: “From car parks to leisure facilities and events, to shops and stalls, we face notices saying no cash or cheques.‌READ MORE HMRC new 'per mile' charges coming for drivers from September"They may as well say no pension