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Andy Burnham: “Politicians "need to be better."”

On the recordJuly 21, 2026
Politicians "need to be better."
Said by
Andy Burnham
Labour Party
Source
thefp.com

Editor's note · Context

Sworn in as Britain's new prime minister.

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