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Andy Burnham: “I want all places to have the power to improve - just as we have seen happen in Greater Manchester.”

On the recordJuly 26, 2026
I want all places to have the power to improve - just as we have seen happen in Greater Manchester.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham on empowering local areas.

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