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Number10 Downing Street

Burnham scraps digital ID scheme to cut energy bills

Andy Burnham used his first two days as PM to cut VAT on electricity bills and pledge £340m to end rough sleeping.

Official 2026 portrait of Andy Burnham Labour leader wearing glasses and a dark suit with maroon tie.

Working people get no say on seventh PM

Burnham takes No 10 with no public vote as market pressure over Ed Miliband hands the Treasury to Shabana Mahmood.