What does the South make of the King of the North?
Summary
Andy Burnham has become the UK's 59th prime minister, replacing Sir Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader. In his first week, Burnham introduced several plans to help with the cost of living, including cutting VAT on electricity bills, capping bus fares at £2, and reducing business rates for pubs and music venues.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham became prime minister and Labour Party leader at the start of the week.
- Burnham announced cutting VAT on electricity bills to save households about £45 a year.
- Bus fares will be capped at £2, funded by shifting government spending priorities.
- Pubs and small live music venues will get a 20% cut in business rates.
- Some people in southern England welcomed these measures as helpful but see more help as needed.
- Burnham spent a day working at No 10 North in Manchester, a new government office aimed at local economic growth.
- Political experts say Burnham’s early moves have caused a small rise in opinion polls.
- Business owners warn that without more support, some local businesses may close permanently.
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