East Lancashire MPs split over Burnham Budget impact
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 08:38 · Archive
Two East Lancashire MPs welcomed elements of Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first Budget but disagreed on whether it delivers necessary change.
Chancellor John Healey's Budget includes help with energy bills, support for first-time buyers, measures aimed at small businesses and a major devolution push that will see Lancashire elect a mayor in 2028. These are intended to ease pressure on households while delivering economic growth to fund public services.
Rossendale and Darwen MP Andy MacNae called the Budget a significant win for Lancashire, bringing the county closer to securing powers and funding enjoyed by neighbouring Greater Manchester and the Liverpool City Region. He highlighted that Lancashire has been the only part of the North without a mayor, and pointed to direct support for families, high streets and local regeneration projects. He said he had worked with council leaders and fellow Lancashire MPs to push for the changes and was pleased the Chancellor had listened.
Blackburn MP Adnan Hussain struck a more cautious note. While welcoming the support for jobs, housing and small businesses, he said the Government would ultimately be judged on whether those promises could be delivered and lead to tangible improvements for residents.
How it is being reported
- MPs differ on whether Budget announcement will deliver change for LancashireTwo East Lancashire MPs differ sharply on whether it delivers the right changeLancsLive · 30 Oct, 06:30
- East Lancs MPs share differing views on Burnham's first BudgetTwo East Lancashire MPs have welcomed elements of Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first Budget, but differ sharply on whether it delivers changeLancashire Telegraph · 29 Oct, 13:00
In this story: Andy Burnham · John Healey · Andy MacNae · Adnan Hussain · Phil Riley · Lancashire · Greater Manchester · Liverpool City Region
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