'This is our last chance' - Andy Burnham sets out his pitch for Labour leadership in by-election victory rally
المصدر: GB News | Source: GB NewsAndy Burnham has declared this is the "last chance to change" as he delivered a powerful speech following his victory in the Makerfield by-election.
Speaking to his new constituents, the ex-Mayor of Greater Manchester laid out his "path for Britain" and his determination to make "life more affordable for people".
Addressing the Makerfield rally following his comfortable victory, Mr Burnham said: "It does now open up the space for the real change that the people of this constituency deserve.
"We've got to now take this moment to answer the challenges that have been laid down, and I did describe it last night as a last chance to change.
TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour Say"And I think that's how people here saw it when I was talking to them on the doorsteps, they said Andy, maybe we can give you our support this time."
Mr Burnham declared that the Labour Government must "respond" to the calls of Britons for a "better and more affordable life".
He said: "You have to respond to what people here are saying. You have to do something to make life more affordable, to put more money in people's pockets, to give people more breathing space again, so that they can have a better life.
"That's what people were saying, and we must respond to that."
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