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John Swinney: “I think Andy Burnham has got a lot to live up to in terms of what he has set out, because I think if he's going to be in…”

On the recordJuly 5, 2026
I think Andy Burnham has got a lot to live up to in terms of what he has set out, because I think if he's going to be in any way effective as a Prime Minister, he has to be consistent with some of the things that he said, and he's made a very strong argument about greater investment in the public services and public infrastructure of the country, which I agree with.
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party

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Commenting on Andy Burnham's proposals for public investment.

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