US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
Keir Starmer to tell cabinet to slash cost of living in new year message
Starmer’s government plans include freezing rail fares, fuel duty cuts, energy bill discounts, and a £900 national living wage increase to ease financial strain, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Sir Keir Starmer will chair the first cabinet meeting of 2026, warning ministers to slash the cost of living for households.
- Amid pressure ahead of the May elections, CPS data shows a £50,000 employee would be £505 worse off by 2030-31, prompting Starmer's push for cost-of-living cuts.
- Among steps to cut bills are a rail fares freeze, extended fuel duty cut until September, £150 off energy bills from April, and a £900 rise to the national living wage.
- As MPs return to Westminster, Starmer will tell ministers there can be `no let-up` in easing financial burdens, promising `positive change` for more people in 2026.
- Analysts warn the autumn statement's freeze on income tax thresholds caused a £26 billion tax increase, risking higher rates for millions while Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says Starmer's choices `made the cost of living worse` with energy bills over £300.
Insights by Ground AI
Podcasts & Opinions
7 Articles
7 Articles
Starmer seeks to reset message with cost-of-living focus after leadership speculation
Prime Minister says Labour will make families “better off” as local elections loom PRIME MINISTER Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to take his case directly to voters with a renewed focus on the cost of living, insisting Labour’s policies will begin to ease household pressures this year. During a visit to Berkshire on Monday, Sir Keir will meet residents and businesses as he attempts to reframe the Government’s message after a difficult first year …
Coverage Details
Total News Sources7
Leaning Left4Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources lean Left
67% Left
L 67%
C 33%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
