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Minister supports Burnham as Labour MPs split over possible contest for leadership

Minister supports Burnham as Labour MPs split over possible contest for leadership
BBC Politics Tuesday 23 June 2026, 11:20 UTC 1 min read
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Al Carns and Darren Jones are considering whether to run against Andy Burnham for the Labour leadership.

Al Carns and Darren Jones are considering whether to run against Andy Burnham for the Labour leadership.
Burnham (PERSON) Labour (ORG) Al Carns (PERSON) Darren Jones (PERSON) Andy Burnham (PERSON)
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