Yes, we do everything to support our national security, but it can't come at the expense of social security.
Andy Burnham: “Yes, we do everything to support our national security, but it can't come at the expense of social security.”
On the recordSeptember 9, 2026
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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bbc.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Burnham's statement on balancing national and social security.
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