The day of Burnham's electricity tax cut and Labour mutiny

Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister was defined by his VAT cut on household electricity bills and the immediate backlash from within his own party. Morning headlines framed the policy as a cost-of-living measure, but by 08:35, a sacked minister attacked it as 'unfunded', and the Evening Standard reported a 'Labour war' over the pledge. The Spectator and Spiked dismissed Burnham as out of touch, while the Telegraph noted public debt nearing £3 trillion. The first cabinet meeting at 11:21 was overshadowed by the internal dispute, though Burnham urged ministers to be a 'cost-of-living government'. Meanwhile, Trump's 50% tariffs on Canada and US strikes on Iran continued to feature, and the White House expressed concern over Ed Miliband's appointment as Foreign Secretary. The Ann Widdecombe murder case resurfaced with court revelations of 21 hammer blows. Farage demanded a general election, arguing Burnham had no mandate.