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GB News interrupted by breaking news after awkward blow for Andy Burnham

GB News was interrupted for a breaking news alert as presenter Ben Leo had the latest on prime minister Andy Burnham's cost of living summer tour and his 10-year plan for the country

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Andy Burnham was dealt a fresh blow(Image: Getty)

GB News interrupted programming for a major breaking news alert in what represents a significant moment for prime minister Andy Burnham.

On Sunday (August 9), Presenter Ben Leo delivered the latest updates as Burnham prepares to embark on a nationwide "cost of living summer tour", seeking public input beyond the confines of Westminster.

As the breaking news banner "Breaking - Burnham to start cost of living summer tour" scrolled along the screen's base, Leo revealed: "Prime minister Andy Burnham has finished his holidays, he's back, hopefully he's got a nice tan. He's set to start a national tour this week to directly ask the Great British public how government can improve their lives. I've probably got my own ideas, you have as well.

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Ben Leo had a breaking news update to share(Image: GB News)

"Officials, though, on behalf of Burnham, have said that he's going to be in 'listening mode' as he spends August travelling the country to discuss the pressing cost of living crisis. Having promised on the steps of Downing Street to give the public 'breathing space', he's expected to announce a series of measures intended to help with soaring bills."

He continued: "These will include VAT cuts on energy bills, a 2 cap on bus fares announced in his first week in post. Burnham will also focus on improving high streets, and will use the summer tour to build his 10-year plan for the country."

However, Leo didn't hold back in his criticism of the PM, stating: "We talk about this 10 year plan - it's very optimistic, isn't it? Working out plans and strategies for the fact that you may be in office in 10 years' time. Very hopeful!", reports the Express.

He went on to say: "A spokesperson for the prime minister said he'll be getting out of Westminster and meeting people where they are.

"They added: 'He thinks Westminster has got used to telling people that everyday hassles - like hidden pricing and consumers being ripped off - must be accepted as part of life. He doesn't think that's right. That's why he's going to start rolling out a series of pro-consumer cost of living measures to give people some room to breathe.'".

There was further bad news for Burnham on the horizon, as the anchor noted: "Opposition figures have hit back this evening, accusing the prime minister of tinkering.

"Robert Jenrick said the prime minister should scrap green levies and taxes on energy bills, and also pledge to rule out tax rises in October's Budget."

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