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Andy Burnham: “What a moment, and what a backing you've given me. We are united today and we put the power that comes from that unity…”

On the recordJuly 19, 2026
What a moment, and what a backing you've given me. We are united today and we put the power that comes from that unity at the service of people and places who have been waiting for too long for politics to let them hope again - we're going to give them hope back.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

Speaking after his election as Labour Party leader.

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