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Andy Burnham: “I am ready, ready to lead and to build on the foundation laid by one person more than any other.”

On the recordJuly 17, 2026
I am ready, ready to lead and to build on the foundation laid by one person more than any other.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

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First speech as Labour leader

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