Downing Street said Burnham will focus on tackling everyday financial pressures and improving high streets as he begins a tour of the UK’s nations and regions. That’s why he’s going to start rolling out a series of pro-consumer cost of living measures to give people some room to breathe.” Andy Burnham has been on holiday this week but Downing Street said he would be in “listening mode” as he travels around the UK. One of Burnham’s first acts in Downing Street was to order a review of the scheme, which restricted the range of people eligible for early release. The Conservatives have criticised the government’s approach to businesses and high streets, arguing that tax increases and regulation are contributing to rising costs.