Andy Burnham urges cabinet to examine ‘all possible ways’ to tackle cost of living crisis
As new prime minister briefs cabinet on ‘cost of living government’, critics ask where money will come from
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Andy Burnham, now prime minister, urged his cabinet to explore all possible measures to address the cost of living crisis, emphasizing a "cost of living government" focused on easing financial pressure on voters within existing borrowing rules. He faces growing scrutiny over funding for pledges including removing VAT from electricity bills, boosting defence spending, and accelerating a national care service rollout.