Political Quotes

Andy Burnham

The Public Record

Aug 24, 2026

I want to tell you something you probably don’t hear enough: thank you. Thank you all. Thank you. Thank you for the incredible stand you have taken because we are all stronger for it.

theguardian.com
Aug 24, 2026

Russia’s actions have not changed the path this nation is on. It’s confirmed it. You have stood tall and defiant in the face of everything Russia has thrown at you.

theguardian.com
Aug 24, 2026

My nation kept the flame of European freedom alive in the 20th century, you hold that flame in the 21st,

theguardian.com
Aug 24, 2026

Despite Russia’s outrageous threats to my country, we will continue our support for Ukraine.

theguardian.com
Aug 24, 2026

Anybody who glorifies dangerous driving is doing something that’s truly reprehensible

theguardian.com
Aug 24, 2026

Who started the fire? That’s the question, isn’t it.

theguardian.com
Aug 24, 2026

Support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia is working. And it strengthens our resolve to continue supporting Ukraine.

theguardian.com
Aug 24, 2026

We are with you in this struggle all the way, heart and soul.

theguardian.com
Aug 24, 2026

This scheme will help communities unleash and unlock their own potential.

bbc.co.uk
Aug 24, 2026

The people who share footage glorifying dangerous driving are "doing something that's truly reprehensible"

bbc.co.uk
Aug 24, 2026

Sharing them "truly reprehensible"

bbc.co.uk
Aug 23, 2026

It’s a local authority putting forward something that’s unacceptable in terms of the impact on the community… so it’s a two-way street.

independent.co.uk
Aug 23, 2026

It’s not all about nimbyism. Sometimes it’s the other way round.

independent.co.uk
Aug 23, 2026

Migration is down, boat crossings are down, removals are up.

theguardian.com
Aug 23, 2026

It’s important to see that issue within a bigger picture.

theguardian.com
Aug 23, 2026

In my view, it will prompt a much more joined-up discussion about planning and local authorities.

theguardian.com
Aug 23, 2026

The question is: do you want somebody who’s elected by the people of that area to consider a decision, or a far less accountable decision-making process?

theguardian.com
Aug 23, 2026

Sometimes … challenge does need to be made to local decision-making, and actually it cuts both ways.

theguardian.com
Aug 23, 2026

Challenge does need to be made to local decision-making and actually it cuts both ways.

bbc.co.uk
Aug 22, 2026

We need to allow people to build their lives in their home towns and cities.

independent.co.uk
Aug 22, 2026

We will give all mayors of England’s city regions a share of income tax revenue for the first time.

independent.co.uk
Aug 22, 2026

I want to make my premiership a circuit breaker for Britain, starting with the biggest rebalancing of power our country has ever seen.

independent.co.uk
Aug 22, 2026

It helps bring forward change, change that the country needs, change in the way that we support people after these devastating and traumatic events.

thenational.scot
Aug 22, 2026

This day does matter, as all the speakers have said. It is our way of saying that we see you, we hear you, we stand with you, and the whole country does too.

thenational.scot

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