Andy Burnham confirms bus pass restriction to be lifted in England from April

Mr Burnham expands a policy he introduced as mayor of Greater Manchester.

ANDY Burnham’s favourite economist has urged the PM to cut welfare and avoid tax hikes — but turned down a job with him. Jim O’Neill, a former Goldman Sachs guru, blasted governments for sticking sky-high spending on the credit card. He told the BBC: “I am a supporter of a more sensible approach to government...

Andy Burnham must rule out tax hikes, ex-Bank of England economist warns  GB News

Ex chancellor said claimants should be told 'for moderate anxiety and depression we’re not going to park you on benefits'

Andy Burnham’s biggest donor in the months before he became prime minster was David Sainsbury, with the billionaire and former chairman of J Sainsbury Plc giving over £160,000 ($216,890) to his campaign for Labour leader to cover staffing, travel and office costs.