The job that I have, that the Secretary of Northern Ireland has, is upholding the Good Friday Agreement, and I take that responsibility really seriously.
Andy Burnham: “The job that I have, that the Secretary of Northern Ireland has, is upholding the Good Friday Agreement, and I take that…”
On the recordSeptember 27, 2026
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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Stating his commitment to the Good Friday Agreement.
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