https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/energy-bills-business-rates-and-hs2-what-are-burnham-s-potential-policiesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/energy-bills-business-rates-and-hs2-what-are-burnham-s-potential-policieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/energy-bills-business-rates-and-hs2-what-are-burnham-s-potential-policies#u17024Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:11:09 +0000Andy Burnham is expected to become the next prime minister following the resignation of Keir Starmer. He proposes a partial renationalisation of energy and water industries. His economic strategy includes shifting green levies to capital gains tax to lower energy bills.What's confirmed:Andy Burnham is expected to become the next prime minister after the resignation of Keir Starmer.Burnham proposes partial renationalisation of the UK energy and water industries.Still unconfirmed:Burnham plans to cut energy bills by shifting green levies to capital gains tax.Burnham pledges to cut business rates https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/energy-bills-business-rates-and-hs2-what-are-burnham-s-potential-policieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/energy-bills-business-rates-and-hs2-what-are-burnham-s-potential-policies#u12305Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:37:04 +0000Andy Burnham is positioned as a potential prime minister following his victory in the Makerfield by-election. His proposed platform involves reforming business rates, reviving HS2, and establishing public control of utilities. He has been sworn in as the MP for Makerfield.What's confirmed:Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election and has been sworn in as the constituency's MP.Burnham's proposed agenda includes reforms to business rates and the revival of HS2.Burnham advocates for public control of utilities.Still unconfirmed:Sir Keir Starmer announced he was stepping down on Monday https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/energy-bills-business-rates-and-hs2-what-are-burnham-s-potential-policieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/energy-bills-business-rates-and-hs2-what-are-burnham-s-potential-policies#u8423Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:45:46 +0000Following a victory in the Makerfield by-election, Andy Burnham has emerged as a potential challenger for the UK premiership. His proposed agenda includes reforms to business rates and the revival of HS2. He also advocates for public control of utilities.What's confirmed:Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election.Burnham has outlined policies regarding the revival of HS2 and business rates.Burnham advocates for public control of utilities.Still unconfirmed:A scaled-back HS2 railway line could be partly funded by local taxpayers in Greater Manchester and the West Midlands.Burnham's plans