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- Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first two weeks in office have been marked by a flurry of policy announcements, signaling a clear departure from his predecessor, Sir Keir Starmer. Approval ratings have skyrocketed since he entered Number 10.
- In his inaugural speech, Burnham stated his 'first instruction' is to 'end rough sleeping in our country,' with £340 million announced to provide 1,200 homes and intensive support for at least 3,000 long-term rough sleepers over five years.
- The Treasury confirmed a VAT cut on household electricity bills from October, costing around £850m. 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. Burnham is expediting Baroness Louise Casey's commission into social care, bringing its deadline forward from 2028 to next year.
- Writing for LabourList as he reached a fortnight in power, Burnham said his government will have 'clear political direction, rooted in the values the Labour movement was built on.' He stated this is the start of a 'complete rewiring of economic and political power in Britain.
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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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Total News Sources14
Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Left, 37% Center
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources lean Left, 37% of the sources are Center
38% Left
L 38%
C 37%
R 25%
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