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Andy Burnham: “For too long, governments have stood by while cherished venues have disappeared from our local high streets. So today I…”

On the recordJuly 23, 2026
For too long, governments have stood by while cherished venues have disappeared from our local high streets. So today I am changing that.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

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Announcing support for pubs and live music venues.

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