Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost?
Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time
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"this came up on Makerfield doorstep"
— Andy Burnham , Politician
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Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
John Healey is the UK's Defence Secretary who recently resigned due to concerns over military funding.
Chancellor who announced guaranteed paid work placements for youth.
Rishi Sunak is a former Prime Minister of the UK and an adviser to technology companies.
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