'We've got to be prepared to reprioritise': UK's PM holds first cabinet meeting
Summary
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham held his first cabinet meeting on July 21, 2026, and announced plans to focus on lowering the cost of living. He introduced a tax cut on energy bills and emphasized the need to manage government spending carefully.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham is the new Prime Minister of the UK.
- On July 21, 2026, he held his first meeting with government ministers (cabinet).
- Burnham said his government will focus on reducing the cost of living for people.
- He introduced a cut in the tax on energy bills (VAT cut).
- Critics question if this tax cut can be paid for by cancelling a previous digital ID plan.
- Burnham also called for "fiscal discipline," meaning careful control of government money.
- The previous prime minister was Keir Starmer, whose digital ID scheme Burnham plans to scrap.
- Burnham expressed a willingness to change priorities as needed to help the country.
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