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Andy Burnham: “I won't be unrealistic and people really need to understand that.”

On the recordAugust 25, 2026
I won't be unrealistic and people really need to understand that.
Said by
Andy Burnham
Labour Party
Source
bbc.co.uk

Editor's note · Context

Addressing the public's expectations regarding economic policies.

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