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Burnham’s triple lock gamble | Politics Weekly
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Andy Burnham has delivered a powerful and emotional speech to the Labour conference. He announced policies on the pensions triple lock, social care and electoral reform. He said he was willing to talk about the things politicians usually avoid. But without a big budget can he del
Andy Burnham has delivered a powerful and emotional speech to the Labour conference. He announced policies on the pensions triple lock, social care and electoral reform. He said he was willing to talk about the things politicians usually avoid.
But without a big budget can he deliver his big dreams for the country? Continue reading...
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