On the recordJune 13, 2026
I am not at all squeamish about admitting that the plan would be to reduce the welfare bill.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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independent.co.ukI am not at all squeamish about admitting that the plan would be to reduce the welfare bill.
Discussing his approach to funding defense through welfare cuts.
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