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Dave Doogan: “If Andy Burnham is actually serious about listening, he should start by living up to all the promises the Labour Party…”

On the recordAugust 11, 2026
If Andy Burnham is actually serious about listening, he should start by living up to all the promises the Labour Party made to the public – and then rapidly broke – to get themselves into Downing Street.
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Dave Doogan
Scottish National Party

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Commenting on Labour's energy bill promises.

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