Andy Burnham has successfully wrapped up his inaugural full day as the Prime Minister, overseeing his first Cabinet meeting where he instructed his ministers to explore all available avenues to assist families grappling with financial strains. Commencing his tenure, Burnham announced the elimination of VAT on electricity bills as one of his initial actions in office.
The newly appointed PM, who emphasized providing relief on living costs in his debut address from Downing Street, indicated that this move is projected to reduce the average bill by £45. During the meeting, he outlined the collective mission of addressing the pressures of cost of living, urging his colleagues to investigate measures within their departments to alleviate these burdens, both significant and minor, stressing the government’s commitment to reducing living expenses through all possible means.
Burnham commenced his term by honoring his pledge to offer “breathing space” to struggling households, a fundamental pillar of his economic agenda unveiled in his first speech outside No 10. The initiative involves the removal of VAT from domestic electricity bills starting October 1.
Speaking on the need for change, Burnham highlighted the historical disconnect between Westminster and the public, particularly families grappling with the cost of living. He reiterated his promise to provide relief by announcing immediate tax cuts on energy bills to inject more money into people’s pockets and restore hope.
Since assuming office, Andy Burnham has appointed new ministers, including Dan Jarvis and James Murray, who have been assigned roles as security minister and Treasury minister after filling in as defense secretary and health secretary respectively following resignations from Sir Keir Starmer’s Cabinet.
In an early show of support, Burnham received an endorsement from Mr. Trump after a cordial phone call within an hour of his arrival at Downing Street. Following the call, Mr. Trump expressed confidence in Burnham’s ability to tackle the challenges ahead and pledged US assistance.
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