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Britain needs a Labour contest, not a coronation

Britain needs a Labour contest, not a coronation
Financial Times Friday 19 June 2026, 16:45 UTC 1 min read
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Andy Burnham should be tested on his policies against other leadership contenders

Andy Burnham should be tested on his policies against other leadership contenders [Image text:] 180+ To ways! NDY ANDY FOR AND' FOR
Britain (LOCATION) Labour (ORG) Andy Burnham (PERSON)
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