The Andy Burnham period is underneath means, and the brand new prime minister is kicking off with a bang – slicing VAT on electrical energy payments.
He promised the nation some “respiration area” on the price of residing, however with costs nonetheless rising will anybody truly really feel higher off? And is it correctly funded?
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy look at what the announcement reveals about Burnham’s route of journey in authorities, as his new cupboard gathers for the primary time.
Plus, the duo unpack the most important cupboard appointments – from John Healey as chancellor to Wes Streeting as defence secretary – after many Starmer loyalists had been proven the door.
