Andy Burnham can’t explain the economy

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Sep 5, 202636:28News & Politics

Labour’s missing money metaphor, the millionaires still getting benefits and Dyson’s £420 toothbrush. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Will Dunn to round up the stories of the week. READ: LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New...

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