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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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