Burnham Promises Enhanced Cost of Living Aid Amid Rising Prices
Burnham pledges more support for cost of living as chancellor criticizes food and petrol prices. Prime minister vows to alleviate pressure.
POLICY WIRE — London, UK — Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has committed to providing additional cost of living support for residents, amid growing concerns over escalating food and petrol prices. The announcement follows Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s remarks that the public is being “taken for a ride” by price hikes.
Burnham stated, “We will continue to do whatever we can to support our residents through these challenging times. It’s crucial that we take a little bit of pressure down from the increasing costs of living.”
Sunak criticized the price increases, asserting that they’re placing undue financial strain on households. “The public is being taken for a ride on food — and petrol prices, and we need to address this immediately,” he said.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson echoed the sentiment, vowing to take action. “I will do whatever I can to alleviate the pressure on our citizens. We must ensure that no one is left behind in these trying times,” Johnson remarked.
The government is expected to announce further measures to combat the rising cost of living in the coming weeks. Details on the specific support mechanisms are yet to be disclosed.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
