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Burnham will be bolder but stick to Labour manifesto, deputy leader says

Burnham will be bolder but stick to Labour manifesto, deputy leader says
BBC UK Sunday 19 July 2026, 10:29 UTC 1 min read
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Burnham will replace Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister on Monday, following a meeting with King Charles III.

Burnham will replace Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister on Monday, following a meeting with King Charles III.
Burnham (ORG) Labour (ORG) Keir Starmer (PERSON) Charles III (PERSON)
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