We rely on them, we pay for them and once again we will have power over them.
Andy Burnham: “We rely on them, we pay for them and once again we will have power over them.”
On the recordSeptember 30, 2026
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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bbc.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Emphasis on public control in utilities.
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