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Labour under Burnham will be faster and bolder, says minister

Labour under Burnham will be faster and bolder, says minister
BBC UK Friday 10 July 2026, 11:50 UTC 1 min read
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Lisa Nandy was speaking as 322 Labour MPs voted to back Burnham, meaning he is likely to become leader.

Lisa Nandy was speaking as 322 Labour MPs voted to back Burnham, meaning he is likely to become leader.
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