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Burnham to get briefings from officials on taking over as prime minister

Burnham to get briefings from officials on taking over as prime minister
BBC Politics Tuesday 23 June 2026, 13:59 UTC 1 min read
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Sir Keir Starmer is offering "access talks" with the civil service to Labour leadership candidates.

Sir Keir Starmer is offering "access talks" with the civil service to Labour leadership candidates.
Burnham (ORG) Keir Starmer (PERSON) Labour (ORG)
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