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'I am going to do things differently', says Burnham

'I am going to do things differently', says Burnham
BBC Politics Monday 29 June 2026, 11:02 UTC 1 min read
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Andy Burnham has made his first major policy speech since launching his bid to become prime minister.

Andy Burnham has made his first major policy speech since launching his bid to become prime minister.
Burnham Andy Burnham (PERSON)
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