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Andy Burnham: “The country’s got so much going for it, and it’s time to turn the story about Britain to a positive story, get some…”

On the recordSeptember 23, 2026
The country’s got so much going for it, and it’s time to turn the story about Britain to a positive story, get some hopefulness going around the country.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing optimism about Britain's future.

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