Burnham promises cost-of-living action but commits to Reeves's fiscal rules

Andy Burnham has promised a "breathing space" cost-of-living package for Greater Manchester families, with funding details expected the day after his speech. The BBC reported that Burnham believes income taxes are too high and wealth taxes too low, yet he has pledged to adhere to Rachel Reeves's fiscal rules limiting debt and borrowing. Whether both commitments can hold together remains to be tested.