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Andy Burnham: “This government will back the businesses that people want to see in their communities.”

On the recordJuly 23, 2026
This government will back the businesses that people want to see in their communities.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

Discussing government support for local businesses.

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