00:00Andy Burnham has defended his approach to spending and borrowing at his first Prime Minister's
00:06questions. The PM said his government would be grounded in fiscal responsibility, as the
00:12cost of government borrowing reached its highest level in 18 years. Conservative leader Kemi
00:18Badenok challenged him over spending plans, debt and tax rises. Burnham said ministers
00:24would stick to fiscal rules while helping reduce pressure on household budgets. The
00:29government faces difficult choices ahead of the autumn budget, with higher borrowing
00:34costs potentially limiting spending options. Burnham blamed the previous government for
00:39market turbulence, while Badenok argued his plans lacked detail.
