I do not want to blame people for being on benefits but I promise to get really serious about reducing the welfare bill.
Andy Burnham: “I do not want to blame people for being on benefits but I promise to get really serious about reducing the welfare bill.”
On the recordJuly 29, 2026
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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thenational.scotEditor's note · Context
On reducing the welfare bill in his first major interview as Prime Minister.
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