Wes Streeting has issued an apology following controversial comments about prisoners that were inadvertently captured by a microphone. In local governance, Andy Burnham has announced a new £2 cap on bus fares across England, reflecting ongoing efforts to address public transport costs. Meanwhile, Chris Mason highlights a shift in leadership dynamics as another critic of Starmer receives a promotion within Burnham's government.
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