Jul 22, 2026 · 32 min · 6 segments
Burnham’s new government has announced a £2 cap on single bus fares across England from January. The PM also said that he is pausing plans to release prisoners early, he's also been asked if he…
Petrie HoskenHost
Vernon BogdanorGuest

Now Burnham also said that he's pausing plans to release prisoners early in a controversial scheme that would have seen thousands of criminals released early.

as early as September, including those, of course, of PC Harper's killers, and asked if he intends to change the tax-free personal allowance.

The PM said he's not making an immediate commitment, but it could be considered at the budget.

Burnham also refused to commit to his new chancellor's demand to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP per by 2030, and he's rejected plans for war bonds, which I wonder why he rejected.
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