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Andy Burnham: “There’s frustration and anger … I don’t see how you can take a plan that goes beyond the life of any individual…”

On the recordAugust 21, 2026
There’s frustration and anger … I don’t see how you can take a plan that goes beyond the life of any individual government and basically tear it up at a party conference.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

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On the cancellation of HS2 northern leg.

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