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Andy Burnham: “Sometimes it can feel like we’re living in an increasingly divided country and the political turbulence of the last…”

On the recordJuly 11, 2026
Sometimes it can feel like we’re living in an increasingly divided country and the political turbulence of the last decade certainly hasn’t helped. But in moments like this, it reminds us of how much we have in common.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

Reflecting on national unity during the World Cup.

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