Is Andy Burnham Rewarding Starmer’s Challengers?
Summary
Andy Burnham has announced that most bus fares in England will be capped at £2 again starting in January 2027. This reverses the previous increase from £2 to £3 made under Keir Starmer’s leadership. Some Labour politicians who oppose Starmer are expected to join Burnham’s government.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham announced the £2 bus fare cap will return in most of England from January 2027.
- The £2 bus fare cap was first set by the Conservative government in 2023.
- Keir Starmer raised the bus fare cap to £3 before Andy Burnham reversed this decision.
- It is not yet clear how the £2 fare cap will be paid for.
- Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, who has criticized Keir Starmer, is expected to join Burnham’s government.
- Other Labour figures who have challenged Starmer, like Wes Streeting and John Healey, may also join Burnham’s cabinet.
- The story was discussed on the BBC podcast Newscast with reporters Adam Fleming, Chris Mason, and Henry Zeffman.
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