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WATCH: Andy Burnham's Best Moments as an MP
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9:48Now PlayingFrom the Commons to the national stage, this supercut brings together some powerful parliamentary moments from Andy Burnham, now confirmed as Labour Party’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election. These speeches set out the Manchester Mayor's historical positions on several policy areas, and are worth keeping in mind should he challenge Keir Starmer for No 10.
From warnings about the impact of social care cuts to firm opposition to NHS privatisation, Burnham argues for a fully integrated health and care service, built around a single budget and focused on supporting people in their homes.
On immigration, he strikes a balance between enforcement and fairness, backing practical controls while opposing what he describes as rushed or punitive legislation that might harm the vulnerable. He voices concerns about exploitation, market fairness, and the consequences of criminalising those at risk.
He speaks on homelessness and inequality, pointing to the same rough sleeping figures he would tackle as Mayor in Greater Manchester, and calls for deeper, cross-government action to address root causes.
On Brexit and free movement, he acknowledges public concerns while arguing that economic change is uneven across the country, particularly in former industrial areas, and makes a case for fairness and support for under-pressure communities.
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