New PM Andy Burnham hits the ground running amid a crushing economic squeeze, juggling voter demands for cost-of-living relief with investor pressure to slash soaring national debt—his first big move: a six-month electricity tax cut for households. Appointing ex-Defense Secretary John Healey as Treasury chief, Burnham signals a hardline fiscal stance, but his ambitious agenda to revitalize the economy, build housing, and support SMEs hinges on sparking growth without raising taxes or cutting services—while also facing mounting pressure to boost defense spending. With debt at record levels and growth sluggish, Burnham’s survival—and success—depends on turning economic momentum around fast.
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