It’s a local authority putting forward something that’s unacceptable in terms of the impact on the community… so it’s a two-way street.
Andy Burnham: “It’s a local authority putting forward something that’s unacceptable in terms of the impact on the community… so it’s a…”
On the recordAugust 23, 2026
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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independent.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Explaining the complexities of local decision-making.
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