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Andy Burnham becomes Labour leader in final step towards becoming UK PM
Former Greater Manchester mayor says he is ready to beat the ‘new right’ and give power back to ‘the place where you live’ UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham has declared himself ready to “beat Britain’s new right” with a fresh, united approach as he becomes the leader of the Labour party before taking over as British prime minister on Monday. The former mayor of Greater Manchester won the overwhelming support of MPs, trade unions and party branches, making him the only choice to take over from Keir Starmer. Continue reading...
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Former Greater Manchester mayor says he is ready to beat the ‘new right’ and give power back to ‘the place where you live’ UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham has declared himself ready to “beat Britain’s new right” with a fresh, united approach as he becomes the leader of the Labour party before taking over as British prime minister on Monday. The former mayor of Greater Manchester won the overwhelming support of MPs, trade unions and party branches, making him the only choice to take over from Keir Starmer. Continue reading...
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According to The Guardian’s linked report, Andy Burnham becomes Labour leader in final step towards becoming UK PM, Former Greater Manchester mayor says he is ready to beat the ‘new right’ and give power back to ‘the place where you live’ UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham has declared himself ready to “beat Britain’s new right” with a fresh, united approach as he becomes the leader of the Labour party before taking over as British prime minister on Monday. The former mayor of Greater Manchester won the overwhelming support of MPs, trade unions and party branches, making him the only choice to take over from Keir Starmer. Continue reading…
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