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Senior Labour figures say party is united behind Andy Burnham

Senior Labour figures say party is united behind Andy Burnham
BBC News Sunday 28 June 2026, 11:04 UTC 1 min read
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Lucy Powell and Steve Reed say Labour MPs are backing a coronation of Burnham rather than a contest.

Lucy Powell and Steve Reed say Labour MPs are backing a coronation of Burnham rather than a contest.
Andy Burnham (PERSON) Lucy Powell (PERSON) Steve Reed (PERSON) Labour (ORG) Burnham (PERSON)
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