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One of the few clearly articulated commitments which Andy Burnham has made is “the biggest council house building programme since the post-war period”.
Sir Vince Cable, Comment Central contributor
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David Campbell Bannerman · 14 Jul 2026
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Russell Borthwick, Comment Central contributor
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