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Kirsty Blackman: “Andy Burnham is breaking his promise to cut the cost of living as mortgage rates soar to new highs on his watch –…”

On the recordOctober 13, 2026
Andy Burnham is breaking his promise to cut the cost of living as mortgage rates soar to new highs on his watch – leaving many households thousands of pounds worse off.
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Kirsty Blackman
Scottish National Party

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SNP MP criticizes Burnham's handling of mortgage rates.

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