Burnham promises help with your money. How could it affect you?
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he wants life to be more affordable, but how could he do it?
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"A more volatile world is a more expensive world."
— Adam French , Executive
"The [resulting] rummage down the back of the sofa for loose change has hit personal finances hard, changed the tax landscape, and makes it more challenging for people to save for their future."
— Rachel Vahey , Executive
Key People
Adam French is the head of consumer finance at Moneyfacts.
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Chancellor who announced guaranteed paid work placements for youth.
Rachel Vahey is the head of public policy at investment platform AJ Bell.
Leader of the Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras.
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New Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he wants life to be more affordable, but how could he do it?
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