It’s not something he’s focused on and it’s not a conversation that he’s interested in taking forward.
Andy Burnham: “It’s not something he’s focused on and it’s not a conversation that he’s interested in taking forward.”
On the recordJuly 22, 2026
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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On independence discussions during a call.
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