We’ve been on a path for 40 years that simply hasn’t worked for people and places in this part of the world, and this now is the change moment.
Andy Burnham: “We’ve been on a path for 40 years that simply hasn’t worked for people and places in this part of the world, and this…”
On the recordJune 19, 2026
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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theguardian.comEditor's note · Context
Burnham's acceptance speech after Makerfield byelection win.
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