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Health Secretary James Murray backs Burnham as PM

Health Secretary James Murray backs Burnham as PM
BBC Politics Wednesday 24 June 2026, 13:11 UTC 1 min read
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Newly-appointed health secretary James Murray says he will back Andy Burnham as candidate for Labour leader and PM.

Newly-appointed health secretary James Murray says he will back Andy Burnham as candidate for Labour leader and PM.
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