Political Quotes

Andy Burnham

The Public Record

Jul 14, 2026

The Hillsborough families have shown extraordinary courage and they are helping to reshape the relationship between the public and the state for generations to come.

bbc.co.uk
Jul 13, 2026

Andy believes the public deserve an asylum system that is both compassionate and credible.

theguardian.com
Jul 13, 2026

The government needed to be "serious about putting more money back into people's pockets".

bbc.co.uk
Jul 13, 2026

We owe the Hillsborough families and all the campaigners our profound thanks for standing firm for what is right and never giving in.

bbc.co.uk
Jul 12, 2026

The whole country feels like it’s going on the same journey together

mirror.co.uk
Jul 11, 2026

These are our teams, forged in our communities, representing our places.

mirror.co.uk
Jul 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.

mirror.co.uk
Jul 11, 2026

That’s why this World Cup has made me feel hopeful. Not just because Harry Kane has brought his shooting boots and Jordan Pickford is having the tournament of his life. But because the whole country feels like it’s going on the same…

mirror.co.uk
Jul 11, 2026

The government should, he said, have called for a ceasefire earlier, and should now be increasing pressure on Israel.

theguardian.com
Jul 10, 2026

We’ve got to do more to put pressure on the Israeli government... Yes, we have taken some important steps... But let’s be honest, the UK was too slow to call for a ceasefire. And we must now do more to strengthen our approach.

independent.co.uk
Jul 10, 2026

We'll get the first indication about 7pm tonight, of the first number of MPs to sign up, but the thing will go on, over the next few days, so it won't be the final word, but yeah, it's all starting to feel very real.

thenational.scot
Jul 10, 2026

Strange thing to say, but I've just been in to nominate myself to be leader of the Labour Party.

thenational.scot
Jul 10, 2026

I want an even closer relationship with countries across Europe, working more through European-led groupings, such as the E3 (the UK, France and Germany), strengthening the European pillar in Nato and breaking down any barriers to defence…

mirror.co.uk
Jul 10, 2026

I have been absolutely appalled by what I've seen and read about the destruction of Gaza. There is increasing evidence that war crimes appear to have been committed.

mirror.co.uk
Jul 10, 2026

I want to empower MPs to bring the experiences of their constituents into the heart of government, and harness the full breadth of our Labour movement, drawing on all its traditions and beliefs in pursuit of a common purpose.

mirror.co.uk
Jul 10, 2026

I am deeply grateful to the 322 Labour MPs who have put their trust in me and nominated me for Leader of the Labour Party.

mirror.co.uk
Jul 10, 2026

We must continue to stamp out antisemitism across the UK.

mirror.co.uk
Jul 10, 2026

Let’s be honest, the UK was too slow to call for a ceasefire and we must now do more to strengthen our approach.

mirror.co.uk
Jul 10, 2026

I am presenting this award on behalf of a generation of people who ruined their best going-out clothes on beer-soaked dance floors because somebody told them to sit down and they did it because they love this band so much and I was one of…

mirror.co.uk
Jul 10, 2026

The band that we're honouring here, well, they truly justify that word, legend.

mirror.co.uk
Jul 10, 2026

Count Binface. You are carrying the hopes of the nation.

mirror.co.uk
Jul 10, 2026

The whips’ office should be our HR department, not something to be feared or where discipline is used to stifle debate.

theguardian.com

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