Burnham Pledges More Cost of Living Support as Chancellor Says Public Being 'Taken for a Ride' on Food and Petrol Prices The newly appointed prime minister Andy Burnham has acknowledged the crippling cost of living that's squeezing families and businesses alike.
His chancellor, John Healey, is equally candid about the government's approach, vowing to protect consumers from price gouging at the petrol pump and in supermarkets.
Burnham's decision to prioritize the cost of living crisis marks a welcome shift in focus for his administration.