On the recordJune 20, 2026
The result could be a turning point and that people had voted for change. They have voted for more power for the north and everywhere forgotten by Westminster.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
Source
theguardian.comThe result could be a turning point and that people had voted for change. They have voted for more power for the north and everywhere forgotten by Westminster.
Burnham's victory speech after the byelection.
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