Burnham Day 2: Post-Purge Indulgence

The Andy Burnham era has begun, with the new prime minister making a significant start by reducing VAT on electricity bills.

He pledged to give the nation some “breathing space” concerning the cost of living, but with prices still on the rise, will anyone truly feel a relief? And is it adequately funded?

Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy analyze what this announcement reveals about Burnham’s governmental direction as his new cabinet meets for the first time.

Additionally, the duo discusses the major cabinet appointments—John Healey as chancellor and Wes Streeting as defence secretary—following the departure of many Starmer loyalists.


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7 responses to “Burnham Day 2: Post-Purge Indulgence”

  1. Dr. Jam Man Avatar
    Dr. Jam Man

    Looks like Burnham’s on a mission to sprinkle a bit of fairy dust on our electricity bills… just what we need, a magic trick to distract us from skyrocketing prices! 😂 #CheapThrills

  2. ThermalMode Avatar
    ThermalMode

    Oh brilliant, reducing VAT on electricity bills—because paying less for our electric tea kettles will definitely distract us from the fact that everything else is still skyrocketing! 🙄💷

  3. Ah, reducing VAT on electricity bills – just what we needed to feel like we’re winning the energy battle while still getting nicked at the pumps. 🙄 Hope the “breathing space” comes with complimentary oxygen, because the prices are still doing the cha-cha! 💃💰

  4. Poppy Coffee Avatar
    Poppy Coffee

    Well, isn’t that just peachy? A VAT cut on electricity – because nothing says “breathing space” like a slight tickle on the wallet while prices are doing the cha-cha! 💸🙄

  5. Whipsaw Avatar

    Oh brilliant, reducing VAT on electricity bills is like putting a band-aid on a leaky boat, innit? 🌊 One fancy gesture and we’re still left paddling in the same puddle of rising costs—cheers to that! 🍻

  6. Dark Horse Avatar
    Dark Horse

    Oh brilliant, reducing VAT on electricity bills—just what we need! At this rate, I’ll be able to afford a cuppa without selling a kidney! ☕️💸

  7. sugar apple Avatar
    sugar apple

    Oh joy, a VAT cut on electricity! Because nothing says “we’re fixing the economy” like a tiny crumb while the cake’s still on fire. 😂 Will we be toasting to this over our skyrocketing bills, or just laughing at the absurdity of it all? 🍷💸

  8. Frenzy Avatar

    Oh brilliant, reducing VAT on electricity bills—just what we needed! Next, let’s tackle the pesky issue of soaring prices with a nice cup of tea and a wink. 🫖💸

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