Political Quotes

Andy Burnham

The Public Record

Jul 4, 2026

Yes, I see scope for negotiating a more ambitious trade agreement than the one we currently have with the EU.

independent.co.uk
Jul 4, 2026

I appreciate there was a lot of debate about the pledge said it was important that the commitment in the manifesto stands.

independent.co.uk
Jul 4, 2026

Look at this. Absolutely brilliant. Manchester vibes in the area. Don't look back, not in anger, don't look back to Westminster. I'm loving this. 9.5/10.

thenational.scot
Jul 4, 2026

Canal, bit of Spinningfields or something like that. Old building with a new building at the side. Again, maybe a little on the gloomy side with that sky, but this is a solid 8.5/10.

thenational.scot
Jul 4, 2026

But there's a big plus for this one. Yellow train. Where's the bee on it? Without that? But still, a good 7/10.

thenational.scot
Jul 4, 2026

A northern landscape. These buildings, amazing. The Liver Building, Everton's offices are in there. But that sky, oh my goodness. We're not that menacing, are we? 5/10.

thenational.scot
Jul 4, 2026

I will speak soon to First Ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to agree a positive way of working to this end.

thenational.scot
Jul 4, 2026

I want the same offer to power up places to be available in all parts of the UK.

thenational.scot
Jul 4, 2026

I would like it to be as collaborative and pragmatic as possible.

thenational.scot
Jul 4, 2026

The task now is to build on the consensus across political parties to make sure it’s enforced in full, and delivered with the urgency this issue demands.

mirror.co.uk
Jul 4, 2026

He knows this ban is a critical first step to keeping kids safe online and preventing further tragedies for families.

mirror.co.uk
Jul 4, 2026

Andy is committed to keeping kids safe online, and has been vocal in his support of age restrictions for kids using social media.

mirror.co.uk
Jul 4, 2026

The world is changing fast and the challenges are multiplying.

mirror.co.uk
Jul 4, 2026

If Mr Burnham reaches Downing Street, he should make this the moment Britain finally builds a property tax system rooted in fairness, not outdated privilege.

mirror.co.uk
Jul 4, 2026

Council tax is a relic of unfair Britain.

mirror.co.uk
Jul 4, 2026

Would guard against the perception of any one party being unduly influenced or swayed by one person or organisation

bbc.co.uk
Jul 4, 2026

There should be a cap on political donations

bbc.co.uk
Jul 4, 2026

I appreciate there's a lot of debate about this but it is important that the commitment in the manifesto stands.

bbc.co.uk
Jul 4, 2026

I will seek to persuade my own party of the need for a manifesto commitment to it in the next manifesto.

bbc.co.uk
Jul 4, 2026

Yes, I will build on the good work the government has already done in this area.

bbc.co.uk
Jul 4, 2026

No. As I said in my speech on Monday, I'm going to work to the 2024 manifesto.

bbc.co.uk
Jul 3, 2026

I've said place first, not party first, problem solved. Solving, not point scoring, long term, not short term, and I think those are three good principles to underpin British politics at a national level going forward.

independent.co.uk
Jul 3, 2026

You can't go around pointing fingers when you haven't been good enough.

independent.co.uk

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