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Starmer seeks to ensure legacy before Burnham ascends

Starmer seeks to ensure legacy before Burnham ascends
Financial Times Sunday 28 June 2026, 15:00 UTC 1 min read
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PM focuses on ‘making arguments’ about his domestic policies as he battles to avoid embarrassing rise in NHS waiting lists

PM focuses on ‘making arguments’ about his domestic policies as he battles to avoid embarrassing rise in NHS waiting lists [Image text:] BENG GREAV BRAIE UM
Starmer (PERSON) Burnham (PERSON) NHS (ORG)
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