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Andy Burnham: “I'll be honest, I grew up on nights out in Manchester, from the Haçienda to the little rooms where the next big act cuts…”

On the recordJuly 24, 2026
I'll be honest, I grew up on nights out in Manchester, from the Haçienda to the little rooms where the next big act cuts its teeth.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the importance of nightlife and music venues.

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