On the recordJuly 11, 2026
Andy will take over an economy that is much stronger than the one I inherited from the Conservatives just two years ago
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Rachel Reeves
Labour Party
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bbc.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Discussing the economic situation for Andy Burnham.
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