On the recordJuly 22, 2026
This action to ease the cost of living is funded by savings made elsewhere, so there’s no burden to British taxpayers, just pounds going back into their pockets.
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John Healey
Labour Party
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theguardian.comEditor's note · Context
On funding the bus fare reduction
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