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Evening Standard
Politics
David Hughes

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham promises to lead ‘cost-of-living government’

Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairs his first Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street (Eddie Mulholland/Daily Telegraph/PA) - (PA Wire)

Andy Burnham told ministers he will lead a “cost-of-living Government” after announcing an £850 million tax cut on electricity bills.

From October 1 electricity bills will be VAT free, saving households about £45 a year as part of the new Prime Minister’s promise to help ease cost-of-living pressures.

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