Andy Burnham: “The emotion of that moment was, well, bittersweet if you know what I…”

On the recordJuly 28, 2026

The emotion of that moment was, well, bittersweet if you know what I mean, it was painful in one way, but beautiful in another.

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Andy Burnham

Labour Party

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Reflecting on his family's reaction after becoming prime minister.

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