Summary
He said the money saved will be used to help families with everyday costs like food and heating.
Supporters called allies think this change will make life easier for many people.
Key Points
4 points1
Burnham will replace the current leader as Prime Minister on July 20.
2
He cancelled the digital identification plan.
3
He wants to use the saved money to lower the cost of everyday items.
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Allies say the decision focuses on helping families.
New Words to Learn
7 wordsPrime Minister
the main leader of a country
Digital identification plan
a government project to prove who you are on the internet
Cost of living
how much money people need for food, home, and other daily things
Allies
friends who support someone
Supporters
people who agree with and help a leader
Replace
to take the place of someone
July
the seventh month of the year
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