Well, they have that right, it was determined, the future was determined, I would say for a generation.
Andy Burnham: “Well, they have that right, it was determined, the future was determined, I would say for a generation.”
On the recordSeptember 26, 2026
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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thenational.scotEditor's note · Context
On Scotland's right to decide its future.
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