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Politics
David Hughes

Burnham says UK not where it should be as he vows to set country on new course

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour party conference (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA) - (PA Wire)

Andy Burnham has promised to put the country on a new path as he delivered his first Labour conference speech as the party leader and Prime Minister.

Promising to give the country greater control over housing, energy and water and reforming the social care system, Mr Burnham said he was ready to “break the mould” to end the drift and division which has characterised British politics for a generation.

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