Chancellor John Healey Delivers First Budget of Andy Burnham's Government In a significant move, Chancellor John Healey has presented the first budget of the Andy Burnham-led Labour government in the House of Commons. The budget marks a crucial step in the government's spending plans, outlining key policies and financial allocations for the upcoming period. According to reports, Healey has expressed his intention to remove standing charges from electricity bills, following the removal of standing charges from gas bills. This decision was revealed by Martin Lewis, who met with the chancellor earlier in the day. Lewis stated that Healey plans to discuss the matter with Ofgem, the energy regulator, to explore ways to eliminate the charge on electricity bills, although this process is expected to be more complex and time-consuming. The budget is a significant development in the Labour government's efforts to address key economic and social issues. As the government's spending plans are set out, it remains to be seen how the budget will impact various sectors and the general public.