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Andy Burnham: “Is there any wonder that politics is in such low esteem with the public when it can’t fix something as basic as the care…”

On the recordSeptember 27, 2026
Is there any wonder that politics is in such low esteem with the public when it can’t fix something as basic as the care that we give to each other?
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

Reflecting on public trust in politics regarding social care.

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