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New Prime Minister Andy Burnham lowers power costs

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Andy Burnham is the new Prime Minister. He leads Great Britain since Monday. He belongs to the Labour Party. He makes an important choice. He lowers the tax on power. This helps private homes. The tax ends on October 1. A family saves 45 pounds every year.

Burnham stops a plan for digital ID cards. This plan is very expensive. The money for the tax cut comes from there. Critics say the tax cut is too small. People need more help. Burnham wants to end homelessness. Nobody shall sleep on the street.

Burnham chooses new ministers. John Healey is the new Finance Minister. Ed Miliband is the new Foreign Minister. Politicians from other countries send congratulations. They want good work with Great Britain. Burnham wants to be a good partner for the Europe election.

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Value added tax
This is a tax. You pay it when you buy goods.
Prime Minister
This is the boss of the government.
Labour Party
This is a big political group in Great Britain.

People

Andy Burnham
He is the new Prime Minister.
John Healey
He is the new Finance Minister.
Ed Miliband
He is the new Foreign Minister.

Locations

Great Britain
This is an island state in Europe.
Downing Street
The Prime Minister works in this street.

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The Guardian

Tuesday briefing: Inside Andy Burnham’s first day

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BBC-Journalist Glenny staunt in "ZiB 2" über Premier Burnhams "kühne Versprechen"

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The Guardian

Burnham cuts VAT on household electricity bills; UK borrows less than expected in June – business live

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Britischer Premier Burnham senkt Stromkosten

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UK borrows less than expected in June in boost for Burnham

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UK employers cut job vacancies as Burnham aims to lift living standards

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Britischer Premier kündigt Entlastung bei Stromrechnungen an

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JP Morgan boss warns of ‘consequences’ if Burnham taxes banks

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Burnham cuts VAT on electricity bills in first major policy announcement – UK politics live

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The Guardian

Andy Burnham to cut VAT on electricity bills as first cost of living move

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Defence shares rise after Andy Burnham appoints John Healey as chancellor

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World leaders congratulate Andy Burnham as he becomes Britain’s PM

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