Andy Burnham is preparing to unveil package of cost-of-living measures within his first fortnight as Prime Minister.
Allies say Burnham, wants his opening days defined by a handful of high-impact, positive announcements, with interventions on energy bills and public transport costs among the ideas being examined.
His team has not ruled out an emergency Budget, acknowledging that many of the measures they want to introduce will come with significant costs.
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Burnham, almost certain to be Prime Minister by the end of the month, has previously pledged to reduce household costs by cutting energy bills, which his allies suggest could include reforming how green levies are funded, and lowering transport costs through cheaper fares and expanded affordable public transport schemes.
