Burnham's First Week: More Rhetoric Than Reality? Andy Burnham's first week as Prime Minister was marked by a series of spending announcements aimed at tackling the cost of living crisis in Britain.
A closer look at these pledges reveals that while they may sound like bold steps towards addressing the country's pressing issues, they are largely cosmetic and lack substance.
The most significant announcement is the £2 cap on bus fares in England, which will cost the Department for Transport over £500 million.