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Andy Burnham: “When it comes to the biggest issues facing the country, the economy and the cost of living crisis, people are looking…”

On the recordSeptember 1, 2026
When it comes to the biggest issues facing the country, the economy and the cost of living crisis, people are looking for much more substantial change, as promised in our manifesto, and that is what I will bring.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

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Addressing economic issues and public expectations.

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