Andy Burnham to start national tour to hear cost of living concerns

Andy Burnham will start a national tour on Monday to hear people's concerns over the cost of living.

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Andy Burnham to start national tour to hear cost of living concerns

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No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".

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Sky Published 9 August 2026

Andy Burnham to start national tour to hear cost of living concerns

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Andy Burnham to embark on cost of living tour through the UK

No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".

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