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John Healey: This government is working fast to restore hope and back Britain’s communities. In the past two weeks, we have begun to…

On the recordJuly 31, 2026
This government is working fast to restore hope and back Britain’s communities. In the past two weeks, we have begun to kickstart growth in every postcode. We have backed British jobs, British skills and British businesses.
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John Healey
Labour Party

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Commenting on government actions in the first two weeks.

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