Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham has said he will not push through 'crude cuts' to welfare which will push people into greater poverty, and said Brits need more 'breathing space' on energy costs

Andy Burnham said he wants to help the younger generation into work

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Andy Burnham is facing an early threat from his own benches as he prepares to take over from Keir Starmer in a little over a fortnight.

Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham has said he will not push through 'crude cuts' to welfare which will push people into greater poverty, and said Brits need more 'breathing…

In his first broadcast interview since winning the Makerfield by-election, the prime minister-in-waiting ruled out 'crude cuts' to welfare.

Burnham's message on public finances came minutes after he said he had “deliberately” avoided making a decision on his Chancellor pick.

Makerfield MP said he would consider reducing business rates as part of a package that could also include freeze on private rents

Those calling for council tax and stamp duty to be ditched and replaced with a new system have been buoyed by Andy Burnham's likely appointment as Prime Minister