Burnham Tours Nation on Cost of Living | Leicester News

Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 10, 2026 · 1m

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is hitting the road this August on a nationwide “listening mode” tour to hear directly from citizens about how to tackle the soaring cost of living — even as critics call his approach superficial and demand bolder, more targeted solutions. Already rolling out wins like capped bus fares and lower energy bills, Burnham aims to use these conversations to shape long-term consumer-focused policies amid persistent inflation fears. But opposition parties are pushing back, accusing him of hypocrisy and urging cuts to green levies and benefits bills instead, arguing that…