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

Andy Burnham to embark on cost of living tour through the UK
BBC Business Saturday 08 August 2026, 23:10 UTC 1 min read
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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".

No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".
Andy Burnham (PERSON) UK (LOCATION)
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