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The joke that deepened Starmer and Burnham’s toxic rift

The joke that deepened Starmer and Burnham’s toxic rift
Financial Times Friday 12 June 2026, 08:30 UTC 1 min read
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Relations between the politicians — both suspicious towards each other — sank to new lows after PM’s mocking comment

Relations between the politicians — both suspicious towards each other — sank to new lows after PM’s mocking comment
Starmer (PERSON) Burnham (ORG)
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