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Andy Burnham: Who is the man who may be the next PM?

Andy Burnham: Who is the man who may be the next PM?
BBC Politics Monday 22 June 2026, 08:29 UTC 1 min read
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A look back at the career of the man dubbed the 'King of the North', Andy Burnham.

A look back at the career of the man dubbed the 'King of the North', Andy Burnham.
Andy Burnham (PERSON)
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