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Andy Burnham
12 quotes
“First, a police force which has consistently put protecting itself above protecting people harmed by Hillsborough. Second, collusion between that force and complicit print media. Third, a flawed judicial system that gives the upper hand to those in authority over and above ordinary people. Shamefully, the cover-up continued in this Warrington courtroom. Millions of pounds of public money were spent re-telling discredited lies.”
Andy Burnham (born 1970) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Commons silent – and drew a round of applause (27 Apr 2016)
“What we've seen today is a deliberate act of levelling down. I don't believe we can proceed through this pandemic by grinding people down. We need to carry them with us, not crush their spirit.”
Andy Burnham (born 1970) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Andy Burnham accuses government of "levelling down" the north and releasing the national lockdown "too early" "King of the North" Speech, Manchester Evening News (25 Sep 2020)
“Long term, I’m going to be honest, I'm going to say it, I want to rejoin it. Look, I hope in my lifetime I see this country rejoin the European Union.”
Andy Burnham (born 1970) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in "Starmer can still survive as PM. Here’s how", iNews (quote from Autumn 2025)
“[on seeking permission to stand as an MP in 2026] It brings with it a poison we should not let enter our city-region. I see this by-election as the frontline of that fight for the Manchester Way and feel I owe it to a city which has given me so much to lead it from the front, despite the risks involved. With your permission to stand, I would run a hopeful and unifying campaign with broad appeal to voters, focusing on the positivity around what we have achieved, whilst at the same time being honest about the alienation people feel from politics.”
Andy Burnham (born 1970) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Andy Burnham to QUIT as Mayor to stand in bombshell by-election, Mirror (24 Jan 2026)
“I want Labour solidly to be the party of working class people and working class communities and that requires a lot of change.”
Andy Burnham (born 1970) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Burnham says he's running for selection in Makerfield by-election to 'save Labour'", BBC News (16 May 2026)
“My view is Brexit has been damaging, but the last thing we should do is revisit these arguments. I’m not proposing the UK [should] rejoin the EU. I respect the referendum.”
Andy Burnham (born 1970) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in "Starmer can still survive as PM. Here’s how", iNews (19 May 2026)
“We've been on a path for 40 years that simply hasn't worked...this is now the change moment”
Andy Burnham (born 1970) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted after his victory in: "'This is the change moment': Andy Burnham holds rally following Makerfield by-election win", Sky News (19 June 2026 )
“Keir has given huge service to our country and I want to thank him for his leadership and dedication during such a challenging period.His decision marks the beginning of a transition and it is important that this process is conducted in an orderly and responsible way. I will put myself forward as part of this process.The country expects stability, seriousness and a continued focus on the issues that matter most and that is what it will get. As we move forward, our priority must be to work together to get the country back to where we all want it to be.”
Andy Burnham (born 1970) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in "Keir Starmer resigns, as Andy Burnham confirms he will run to replace him as Labour leader and PM", BBC News (22 June 2026)
“Count Binface, you are carrying the hopes of the nation. Don't let us down.”
Andy Burnham (born 1970) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Burnham quoted in "Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally", BBC News (9 July 2026).
“I am ready...I have a plan.”
Andy Burnham (born 1970) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in "Andy Burnham says he is 'finalising' cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday", BBC News (17 July 2026)
“We will change politics, to make it more collaborative, more about problem solving than point-scoring, and will take power out of here and carry it into every postcode in the land, so that they can do more, and in doing more, build a new economy where we put life’s essentials back under stronger public control to make them affordable to you again, reindustrialising Britain using public procurement to back British industry.”
Andy Burnham (born 1970) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in "Burnham pledges to 'carry power to every postcode'", The Herald (20 July 2026)
“I accept I may pay a political price. But someone has to go through the pain barrier and rip the plaster off.This change will generate significant savings which we will use to build up our national care service.”
Andy Burnham (born 1970) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Proposes to end Triple Lock on state pensions by 2030, quoted in: "Burnham to end triple lock", Daily Telegraph (29 September 2026 )