PM admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support
Summary
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said that his current efforts to help with the rising cost of living are not enough on their own. He plans to introduce a series of smaller changes, including public control of services like energy, water, and housing, and will ask the Chancellor to consider more support in the upcoming Budget.Key Facts
- Burnham admitted his announcements so far won't fully ease the cost-of-living pressures on people.
- He plans to combine smaller actions to help reduce household costs.
- Promised changes include reforming train fares and increasing public control of energy, water, and housing services.
- He removed VAT from domestic energy bills and brought forward ending "subscription traps."
- Burnham is touring the UK to discuss cost-of-living issues while Parliament is not in session.
- He asked Chancellor John Healey to focus on the cost of living in the next Budget on 28 October.
- The Chancellor will continue with strict spending limits, meaning support may be limited.
- Burnham wants to help businesses by lowering business rates, especially for pubs and live venues, but will not make promises before the Budget.
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