Andy Burnham's speech in full outside Downing Street as new PM makes key pledges

20-07-2026 14:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk

Andy Burnham's speech in full outside Downing Street as new PM makes key pledges

The new Prime Minister gave his first speech outside Downing Street earlier today

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