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Is everyone on the Burnham bus?
Andy Burnham's new bus fare cap is under scrutiny, with Chancellor John Healey claiming it will not burden taxpayers, though funding details remain unclear. The article also highlights discussions at the Farnborough Air Show regarding defense spending and challenges in addressing funding gaps linked to Keir Starmer's pledges.
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