Andy Burnham says his will be a ‘cost-of-living government’ in first cabinet meeting as PM – UK politics live
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Key context: <p>The new prime minister said he wants his government to look at ‘all possible ways’ to help families with high costs</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/21/burnham-announces-plans-to-cut-vat-on-electricity-bills-as-first-cost-of-living-move">Burnham to cut VAT on electricity bills in first cost-of-living move</a></p></li></ul><p>António Costa, the president of the European council, said <a href="https://x.com/eucopresident/status/2079461135003119847">in a post on X</a> that he held a “good” phone call with Andy Burnham last night, in which he said they agreed to “further strengthen” EU-UK relations and continue to cooperate to support Ukraine.</p><p>He said there was also discussion about “common geopolitical challenges facing Europe”, which could be a reference to many things, including energy prices soaring due to the US-Israel war on Iran, Europe’s trading and security relationship with Washington, the future of Nato, the continent facing a wave of hybrid warfare, driven by Russia, or the surge of national populism and backlash against immigration.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jul/21/andy-burnham-pm-labour-energy-bills-cost-of-living-cabinet-latest-news-updates">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
The new prime minister said he wants his government to look at ‘all possible ways’ to help families with high costsBurnham to cut VAT on electricity bills in first cost-of-living moveAntónio Costa, the president of the European council, said in a post on X that he held a “good” phone call with Andy Burnham last night, in which he said they agreed to “further strengthen” EU-UK relations and continue to cooperate to support Ukraine.He said there was also discussion about “common geopolitical challenges facing Europe”, which could be a reference to many things, including energy prices soaring due to the US-Israel war on Iran, Europe’s trading and security relationship with Washington, the future of Nato, the continent facing a wave of hybrid warfare, driven by Russia, or the surge of national populism and backlash against immigration. Continue reading...
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