I mean, Andy Burnham said in the byelection that he wanted to see more money spent on social rent on council housebuilding. That’s exactly what we’re doing through this initial wave of funding.
Matthew Pennycook: “I mean, Andy Burnham said in the byelection that he wanted to see more money spent on social rent on council…”
On the recordAugust 25, 2026
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Matthew Pennycook
Labour Party
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theguardian.comEditor's note · Context
Defending Burnham's housing funding decisions.
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