UK Politics in Flux: Burnham's First Moves as New PM Take Shape As the UK's new prime minister prepares to meet with his cabinet for the first time, key decisions are being made behind closed doors. In a significant move to combat the cost of living crisis, Andy Burnham is reportedly considering cutting VAT on electricity bills, a potential relief for households struggling to cope with soaring energy prices. Meanwhile, Burnham has been making waves on the international stage, with a phone call with European Council President António Costa yielding promises to strengthen EU-UK relations and continue cooperation on supporting Ukraine. The conversation also touched on pressing global issues, including the impact of the US-Israel war on Iran, Europe's complex relationships with Washington, and the growing threat of hybrid warfare in the region. As the UK's new government takes shape, one thing is clear: the stakes are high, and the decisions made in the coming weeks will have far-reaching consequences for the nation.
Ministers are arriving at Downing Street for the new prime minister’s first meeting with his new government Burnham to cut VAT on electricity bills in first cost-of-living moveAntónio Costa, the president of the European council, said in a post on X that he held a “good” phone call with Andy Burnham last night, in which he said they agreed to “further strengthen” EU-UK relations and continue to cooperate to support Ukraine.He said there was also discussion about “common geopolitical challenges facing Europe”, which could be a reference to many things, including energy prices soaring due to the US-Israel war on Iran, Europe’s trading and security relationship with Washington, the future of Nato, the continent facing a wave of hybrid warfare, driven by Russia, or the surge of national populism and backlash against immigration. Continue reading...
