Burnham details economic measures at first Prime Minister's Questions

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced lawmakers in the

House of Commons on Tuesday for the first time since becoming UK

leader six weeks ago.

As wars in Europe and the Middle East weigh on his promise to kick-start

the economy, ease the cost of living and oversee a radical redistribution

of power from London to Britain's regions, he says maintains his

government will stick to fiscal rules.

“Britain is not where any of us would wish it to be. Things are not working

as they should. Life is too expensive and too hard for too many.

This is why this government's first moves were to give businesses

and people a little breathing space on tax. In my first week in office,

we cut VAT on electricity bills and cut business rates for pubs,

social clubs and live music venues. We reinstated the 2 pounds cap

on bus fares for the whole of 2027. These measures will provide some

relief, Mr. Speaker,” Burnham says.

Burnham also touches on other topics including Ukraine, where

he says the UK's support has helped sustain Ukraine's resolve

during its four-and-a-half-year war with Russia.

He also mentions the recent mudslide at the China-Nepal

border and says his government will be facing climate change

head-on, and that he will attend UN's upcoming climate summit

in November.