On the recordJune 19, 2026
I am not squeamish about saying that the plan would be to reduce the welfare bill. Not at all.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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bbc.comI am not squeamish about saying that the plan would be to reduce the welfare bill. Not at all.
Discussing public investment and defence spending.
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