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Andy Burnham Becomes PM, Cuts Electricity VAT, Caps Bus Fares

7/25/2026

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Andy Burnham (Labour) replaced Sir Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader and became the United Kingdom’s 59th prime minister.
Burnham announced a cut to VAT on electricity bills to ease the cost of living.
He also introduced a £2 cap on bus fares nationwide.
During his previous tenure as Mayor of Greater Manchester, he earned the nickname “King of the North.”

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Andy Burnham (Labour) replaced Sir Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader and became the United Kingdom’s 59th prime minister.
Burnham announced a cut to VAT on electricity bills to ease the cost of living.
He also introduced a £2 cap on bus fares nationwide.
During his previous tenure as Mayor of Greater Manchester, he earned the nickname “King of the North.”