I've said place first, not party first, problem solved. Solving, not point scoring, long term, not short term, and I think those are three good principles to underpin British politics at a national level going forward.
Andy Burnham: “I've said place first, not party first, problem solved. Solving, not point scoring, long term, not short term, and I…”
On the recordJuly 3, 2026
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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independent.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Outlining his principles for governance.
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