In the 1980s Britain took some wrong turns. Political power was centralised, economic power privatised, large parts of the country deindustrialised, and they still haven't recovered.
Andy Burnham: “In the 1980s Britain took some wrong turns. Political power was centralised, economic power privatised, large parts of…”
On the recordJuly 26, 2026
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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heraldscotland.comEditor's note · Context
First speech as Prime Minister in Downing Street.
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