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Prime Minister Andy Burnham is under fire for launching a bold, early spending spree aimed at tackling the cost of living — including a two-pound bus fare cap and VAT cuts on electricity — at a cost of £1.8 billion. Funded through savings, reallocated budgets, and looming business tax hikes, his moves are defended as much-needed hope after economic hardship. Critics, including Kemi Badenoch, argue he’s acting like a mayor, not a prime minister, and warn of inevitable tax increases. Burnham, drawing on his Greater Manchester legacy, insists his regional experience informs his national strategy — and promises more comprehensive economic plans later this year, as the debate over how to best support citizens and stimulate growth rages on.

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