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Andy Burnham would oppose second Scottish independence referendum

Andy Burnham would oppose second Scottish independence referendum
BBC Scotland Monday 06 July 2026, 08:30 UTC 1 min read
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The Labour MP, who is expected to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister, has ruled out agreeing to a vote.

The Labour MP, who is expected to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister, has ruled out agreeing to a vote.
Andy Burnham (PERSON) Scottish (ORG) The Labour MP (ORG) Keir Starmer (PERSON)
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