Andy Burnham

"the result 'could be a turning point' and that people had 'voted for change, they have voted for more power for the north and everywhere forgotten by ..."

"True to the motto of this city, I am going to do things differently."

"We will never get growth up to the level Britain needs unless every single postcode in the land is set up to contribute to it."

"I stick by the manifesto and the promises that it made."

"What I can say to you tonight is I will take my responsibilities fully to fund the defence investment plan, if I am in the position to do so, I will take those responsibilities extremely seriously."

"Andy embodies the challenge."

"Ahmed is a vile criminal who I want deported."

"Imagine how electrifying that is for any girl growing up in the north of England."

"this came up on Makerfield doorstep"

"Place first, not party first."

"put more money in people's pockets"

"I wanted to see greater public control of life's essentials."

"give people some breathing space, help with the cost of living."

"Lower fares will help people get to where they need to – giving them breathing space to help with the cost of living."

"no-one should be priced out or left behind when it comes to affordable transport links."

"For too long, governments have stood by while cherished venues have disappeared from our local high streets."

"For too long, governments have stood by while cherished venues have disappeared from our local high streets."

"Andy is going to run towards problems that have been neglected, giving people hope again."

"he would call out Trump if it was in Britain’s interest"

"Britain stands with Ukraine, shoulder to shoulder, and our support remains unwavering."

"It most certainly is, Ed. Let's work together to find some common ground."

"for too long students had been told to take academic subjects to do well and be respected."

"Let me say this very directly. Football does not belong to investors. It belongs to the people who fill the stands and who stand on the touchline week in, week out, rain or shine."

"The trend is rising at the moment, so the first thing I've got to do is to stop that rise."

"the current situation 'bad for everybody'"

"Security is not only about what we build, it is about who builds it, and who benefits from it."

"The submarines produced in Barrow will protect Britain for decades to come, and the 47,000 jobs and apprenticeships will change lives both in this town and in dozens of places like it."

"One thing I really don't like is this culture now of interviewing via Zoom or Teams."

"Under our plans, more of the taxes raised in a community will stay in that community."

""There is a resource there. When people are struggling - you can't ignore that.""

"This was an outrageous suggestion."

""the wrong man to lead the organisation""

"Fifa made the right decision to back down."

"his government will be 'relentless' in curbing the number of people arriving in the UK on small boats."

"What you're doing for other people while you're going through all this yourself shows the best of us."

"I want to create growth in every postcode."

"Nobody should be left to struggle with their mental health alone. But every day, thousands of people are waiting months for help, then finding the only door open to them is a busy A&E."

"I'm determined to pull every single lever we can to provide people with some room to breathe on the cost of living."

"the rise of vape shops, betting shops and rogue operators have replaced the shops, services, and community spaces that people are crying out for."

"I can accept criticism that this isn't enough, because I wouldn't say it's enough."

"the announcements, aimed at tackling the cost of living, are not enough on their own, hinting at further support."

"real money out of family budgets at a time when they are struggling with the cost of living"

"Britain is a tinderbox right now. Setting a fire in any outdoor setting of any kind is a risk to other people's homes, it's a risk to other people's lives, don't do it, please don't do it."

"We won't be able to stop using oil and gas for some time. That's just a fact."

"It was simply not right that many disabled people cannot travel using their pass during certain times of the day."

"'Challenge does need to be made to local decision-making and actually it cuts both ways.'"

"the people who share footage glorifying dangerous driving are doing something that's truly reprehensible"

"This is the moment to keep up the pressure on Russia, the moment to squeeze their ability to fund this illegal war."

"Who started the fire? That's the question, isn't it?"

"No child should be raised in a hostel room and no family should wait 10 years for a front door of their own."

"Who started the fire? That's the question, isn't it?"

"I won't be unrealistic and people really need to understand that."

"Rogue tradespeople gave their 'decent, hardworking' counterparts a bad name and would be 'putting the cowboys out of business'."

"Every one of my generation went on a school trip to Jodrell Bank, and there is no way that we can see its demise, and it won't happen under my government."

"There must be a way to save Jodrell Bank, and I give a commitment today, at this despatch box, we will find it."

"We will be there in Ukraine's hour of need"

"The tapestry exhibition would be a chance to celebrate the shared heritage between the UK and France."

"We won't be able to stop using oil and gas for some time. That's just a fact."

"fully supports the wishes of the islanders to remain a British overseas territory"

"The targeted measures were aimed not at the Israeli people, but in support of the two-state solution."

"For five more common conditions, you'll be able to walk into your local pharmacy and get treated on the spot."

"I would not be voting on the issue and has suggested that palliative and social care should be better funded before legalising assisted suicide is considered."

"The new trains would deliver 'faster, more reliable journeys to the north and thousands of British jobs for the next generation.'"

"When local leaders have the tools to get things done and government works in partnership with business, you can pull in investment, create jobs and transform communities."

"AI is heralded as an unprecedented era of technological development with the potential to transform our lives for better or for worse."

"That doesn't tell the story. We are not that."

"But my dad would want me to be back out there bringing some of the changes that he always pushed me to make."

"It's hard and it will be hard for a little while but better to get back to the job."

"That doesn't tell the story. We are not that."

"these are clearly serious issues and they need to be fully investigated"

"The UK will provide 'defensive air-to-air refuelling' support for Saudi Arabia."

"We have considerable support among the member states for the position we are taking, because Europe's argument is not with us."

"Our focus at the moment is on a UK-EU summit which we hope will take place later this year."

"Our immediate priority is to build on the good work that Keir [Starmer] did in rebuilding bridges."

"highlighted the risks posed by Russian disinformation and announced new measures for global AI standards."

"I think that legislation dates to an era where football was very different."

"the sculptures should be returned to Greece with 'no strings attached'."

"I would have to look at the report of the independent commission, and people shouldn't jump to those kinds of conclusions."

"I think principally, it's a matter for London and Londoners."

"broken social care will in the end break the NHS"

"For years, people have been expected to put up with Avanti's cancellations, delays, overcrowding, and a service that has failed them time and time again."

"everyone contributes, everyone is covered."

"It will increase competition to drive down costs and speed up delivery so businesses can connect faster and grow quicker."

"an 'honest conversation' on tackling problems"

"I am listening and I'm sorry it has got to the point that you need to close your doors."

"the triple lock as we know it had to go"

"This change will generate significant savings which we will use to build up our national care service."

"I want to draw a line on a decade of division."

"Britain should weigh EU options, including rejoining the bloc."

"I can confirm that I will be requesting the permission of the NEC to stand in the Makerfield by-election."

"I would be really concerned to lose them."

"It is frustrating when people rush to judgement."

"changed countless lives"

"Dame Esther Rantzen had changed countless lives."

"I would be really concerned to lose them."

"We're looking at any measure that can give people breathing space, that can take the pressure off."

"there were 'strong indications' that Iran had played a part in the incident"