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Energy bills, business rates and HS2: What are Burnham's potential policies?

Energy bills, business rates and HS2: What are Burnham's potential policies?
BBC Politics Friday 19 June 2026, 14:00 UTC 1 min read
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After winning the Makerfield by-election, we look at what policies Andy Burnham has advocated - including transport, education and energy.

After winning the Makerfield by-election, we look at what policies Andy Burnham has advocated - including transport, education and energy.
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