Burnham brings forward ban on 'subscription traps' to ease cost of living
The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.
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"I'm determined to pull every single lever we can to provide people with some room to breathe on the cost of living."
— Andy Burnham , Politician
"The cost of living didn't become a problem last week, so you have to ask why it has taken Labour so long to enact legislation passed by the previous government."
— Mel Stride , Politician
"We have repeatedly exposed businesses, including trusted household brands, ripping off customers with dodgy deals that aren't what they seem."
— Sue Davies , Activist
Key People
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Daisy Cooper is the Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
Mel Stride is the Shadow Chancellor.
Leader of the Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras.
Sue Davies is the head of consumer protection policy at Which?.
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