cost of living policies

UK Transport Secretary Andy Burnham asserts the new cap on single bus fares in England is fully funded, but the government faces questions about financing cost-of-living policies, including the £2 fare cap and VAT removal on electricity bills.

The Liberal Democrats may emerge as the largest party in English local government on 8 May despite being fifth in national polls. Their focus on cost of living policies and criticism of Trump, combined with Labour and Tory struggles, could boost their local election prospects, though national polling remains unchanged from 2024.