Andy Burnham sent warning after new £2 change – ‘pay attention’ | UK | News
Andy Burnham, leader of the Labour Party, at a speech to party members in central London, UK, on Friday, July 17, 2026. Burnham said he’ll be a pro-business prime minister, in his first speech since formally winning an uncontested race to lead the governing Labour Party. Photographer: Henry Nicholls/AFP/Bloomberg via Getty Images (Image: Bloomberg, Bloomberg via Getty Images) Andy Burnham has been warned that he needs to ‘pay attention’ with his next steps in Downing Street after the announcement of a significant policy shift. The new PM is introducing a cap on single bus tickets at £2. Millions of passengers stand to save a third on bus travel as Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveils a cap on single bus tickets at £2 during his first week in office. In a bid to ease the cost of living and provide people with much-needed financial relief, commuters will benefit from reduced fares from 1 January 2027 for the remainder of the year – with maximum fares cut by a third. Debbie Porter, Managing Director at Bakewell-based Destination …




