Andy Burnham pledges action on cost of living crisis in election campaign
Andy Burnham promised to tackle the cost of living crisis if elected prime minister later this month. He proposed reducing business rates and potentially freezing private rents as part of an immediate relief package. Polls indicate his approach could significantly bolster Labour's seat count in the upcoming elections.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 19:38 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 19:50 UTC
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