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Union backing to seal Labour crown for Burnham

Union backing to seal Labour crown for Burnham
BBC Politics Wednesday 15 July 2026, 15:39 UTC 1 min read
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The Makerfield MP is set for the Labour leadership after most party-linked unions said they would back him.

The Makerfield MP is set for the Labour leadership after most party-linked unions said they would back him.
Labour (ORG)
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