LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE

Prime Minister Andy Burnham Unveils Devolution and Cost-of-Living Agenda

Andy Burnham used his first statement to the House of Commons as prime minister to propose lower VAT on electricity, an extended £2 bus fare cap, tougher rules on early prison releases for violent offenders and a new “Number Ten North” focused on regional devolution.

02 September 2026 · 10:02 UTC