Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January
The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"
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"Lower fares will help people get to where they need to – giving them breathing space to help with the cost of living."
— Andy Burnham , Politician
"That is a worrying sign, we need to have a government which is on top of the public finances, not one that is making lots of spending commitments without explaining where the money is going to come from."
— Mel Stride , Politician
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The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"
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