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Andy Burnham: “I cannot tell you what a proud moment this is. I think this might be the best day of my life. I’m not joking either. I…”

On the recordJuly 24, 2026
I cannot tell you what a proud moment this is. I think this might be the best day of my life. I’m not joking either. I know you think I am, but I’m not.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

Describing his first day at No 10 North in Manchester.

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