Retail politics while taking power out of London: if this works, Burnham’s premiership could be seriously transformational, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

Andy Burnham told his Cabinet this morning that they need to give people a ‘sense that help is coming’. He was largely focused on the cost of living as he addressed ministers, but…

Bus users will see single fares limited to £2 across England from next year under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's plans to offer a cost of living lifeline to hard-pressed voters

The prime minister said ‘lower fares will help people get to where they need to’