Andy Burnham confirms two changes to roads in England now he's Prime Minister

MotoringMotoring NewsAndy BurnhamMr Burnham has been busy in his first week06:45, 29 Jul 2026Andy Burnham has confirmed two big changes to roads in England now he is Labour Party government Prime Minister. In a policy blitz, the Makerfield MP has made a big change for EV drivers, and bus passengers.‌Mr Burnham has re-introduced a £2 cap on bus fares in England (and providing funding for the devolved governments to follow suit), as well as a VAT cut to energy bills, and 20% cut in business rates for hard-pressed hospitality firms such as small live music venues and pubs.‌He has also launched No 10 North to spearhead his plans to “accelerate devolution” by “taking power down and placing it in the hands of people who can use it best”.‌READ MORE Andy Burnham rules out two rumoured tax changes