Andy Burnham pledges a crackdown on “cowboy builders” and other unscrupulous traders, saying the measures are aimed at stopping poor-quality or unfinished work that leaves households out of pocket. The proposal also includes improving how people can find trusted tradespeople, including a register intended to help consumers identify legitimate operators.
Both outlets cite public concern about workmanship and trader practices, with more than one in four adults in the UK reporting complaints about the issue. The Mirror frames the policy as protecting households from dodgy traders by strengthening consumer choice and oversight, while the Manchester Evening News presents Burnham’s plan in terms of putting “cowboy builders” out of business through enforcement and tougher measures.
Across coverage, the core focus is the same: reducing harm to householders by addressing bad trading practices and shoddy construction work, using a combination of a trusted-trades approach and increased action against offenders.
