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New Prime Minister Andy Burnham will spend his first working day at the newly established No 10 North in Manchester, chairing the inaugural meeting of the national economic council aimed at decentralizing economic decision-making from London. Housing secretary Angela Rayner remarked that the Burnham administration is on 'borrowed time' but praised recent announcements—including a bus fare cap, VAT cut on electricity, and support for pubs—as evidence that the PM understands cost-of-living frustrations.
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New Prime Minister Andy Burnham will spend his first working day at the newly established No 10 North in Manchester, chairing the inaugural meeting of the national economic council aimed at decentralizing economic decision-making from London. Housing secretary Angela Rayner remarked that the Burnham administration is on 'borrowed time' but praised recent announcements—including a bus fare cap, VAT cut on electricity, and support for pubs—as evidence that the PM understands cost-of-living frustr...
The national economic council aims to shift economic decision-making away from London.
The prime minister will chair the inaugural meeting of the national economic council.
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Angela Rayner said recent announcements include a cap on bus fares, a VAT cut on electricity bills, and support for pubs and clubs.
The Guardian- The national economic council aims to shift economic decision-making away from London.
- Announcements include a cap on bus fares, VAT cut on electricity bills, and support for pubs and clubs.
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Loaded language removed<p>PM will chair the inaugural meeting of the national economic council that will aim to shift economic decision-making away from London</p><p>The housing secretary, <strong>Angela Rayner,</strong> has said the new Andy Burnham administration <strong>is on “borrowed time” to turn the country around.</strong></p><p>Appearing on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Rayner said the flurry of…
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Angela Rayner said recent announcements include a cap on bus fares, a VAT cut on electricity bills, and support for pubs and clubs.
The GuardianAngela Rayner said the announcements showed the prime minister understood frustration over the cost of living.
The GuardianThe prime minister will chair the inaugural meeting of the national economic council.
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