WATCH: Andy Burnham promises a 'new direction' for Britain as he arrives at his first Labour conference as PM

"You can see the change in this city led by Mayor Steve Rotherham. It's brilliant, isn't it? You see what's happening. Wonderful to see Liverpool growing faster than the rest of the UK economy. How many times in our lifetimes have we been able to say that?

"But we'll set out a plan to get that growth going right around the country. Good growth in every postcode, hope in every heart. That's what the Labour Party under my leadership will be all about. It's wonderful to be in Liverpool with you all and we're going to have a great week."

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