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Andy Burnham’s first fortnight in office – what have we learnt?
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first two weeks in office have been marked by a flurry of policy announcements, signaling a clear departure from predecessor Sir Keir Starmer, with approval ratings skyrocketing since entering Number 10.
- In his inaugural speech, Burnham stated his 'first instruction' is to 'end rough sleeping in our country,' announcing £340 million in funding to provide 1,200 homes and intensive support for at least 3,000 long-term rough sleepers.
- The Treasury confirmed a VAT cut on household electricity bills from October, costing around £850m, while Chancellor John Healey announced a 20 per cent business rates cut for pubs, funded by reviewing reliefs for businesses that 'do not make a positive contribution to local communities.'
- Metro mayors will gain new powers to retain locally raised tax revenue under fresh devolution plans, while Burnham is expediting Baroness Louise Casey's commission into social care, bringing its deadline forward to next year.
- Writing for LabourList as he reached a fortnight in power, Burnham said his government will have a 'clear political direction,' marking the start of a 'complete rewiring of economic and political power in Britain,' rooted in Labour values.
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Western Morning NewsAll the policy pledges Andy Burnham has made after two weeks as prime minister
The former Greater Manchester mayor has revealed almost one policy a day since coming into power
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Lord Ashcroft: ‘He might be hopeless, but he seems genuine.’ My focus groups on the early days of Andy Burnham
Lord Ashcroft KCMG PC is an international businessman, philanthropist, author and pollster. For more information on his work, visit lordashcroft.com My latest focus groups took place in Wallsend, Norwich and Lowestoft, where recently disgruntled 2024 Labour voters – and some opponents – told us what they made of Andy Burnham’s first days as prime minister. “He’s...
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
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