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Labour figures react to Prime Minister Andy Burnham's emotional speech at party conference
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivered an emotional and wide-ranging speech at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, outlining plans for a new National Care Service, housing reform, and a shift in relations with the European Union. Cabinet and backbench allies, including Lisa Nandy, Jess Phillips, and Emily Thornberry, discussed the address with Andrew Marr, addressing potential funding challenges, political risks, and the possibility of reshaping the political landscape.
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- Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivered a speech at the Labour Party conference that included an emotional moment about his late father.
- The speech proposed a new National Care Service funded in part by shifting the state pension triple lock to a double lock after the next election.
- Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy acknowledged that the care service reforms and funding options could require additional general taxation or significant investment.
- Backbench MP Jess Phillips and other Labour figures praised the speech for its authenticity and potential to build common ground, while noting potential political friction over costs.
- The address also touched on pragmatic approaches to European relations, electoral reform, and tackling social challenges without personal attacks on political rivals.