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Andy Burnham: “The plan for Britain is about ‘what is our direction over the next 10 years and how do we make life more affordable for…”

On the recordSeptember 23, 2026
The plan for Britain is about ‘what is our direction over the next 10 years and how do we make life more affordable for people’. That is my main priority, that’s what people are looking for.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

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Discussing his vision for the UK's future.

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