We can draw a line under the last decade and say this next one’s going to be different.
Andy Burnham: “We can draw a line under the last decade and say this next one’s going to be different.”
On the recordSeptember 23, 2026
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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thenational.scotEditor's note · Context
Expressing optimism about the future of the UK.
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