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Andy Burnham: “The authorities have this under the strongest grip and closest control, and I can assure you of that.”

On the recordOctober 1, 2026
The authorities have this under the strongest grip and closest control, and I can assure you of that.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

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Assuring the public about the investigation's status.

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