Andy Burnham considers radical shake-up to cut energy bills

Andy Burnham, Labour's new leader, is examining plans to cut household energy bills, as The Guardian reports. The proposals could reduce bills by one hundred thirty pounds a year by overhauling gas standing charges and making heat pumps cheaper to run than boilers. Burnham pledged to reduce the cost of essentials during his leadership speech, with a cost of living package expected to be among his first announcements if Labour reaches government.

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